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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.72, 3,727.44 and 2,353.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.72, 3,727.44 and 2,353.68 is: 3,530.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.72 : 3,727.44 = 2,353.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.72/3,727.44 = 2,353.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.72x = 3,727.44 × 2,353.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.72x = 8,773,200.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,773,200.98/2,484.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.86

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