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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.77, 3,428.98 and 1,365.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.77, 3,428.98 and 1,365.82 is: 1,884.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.77 : 3,428.98 = 1,365.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.77/3,428.98 = 1,365.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.77x = 3,428.98 × 1,365.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.77x = 4,683,365.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,683,365.16/2,484.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.83

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