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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.79, 3,727.88 and 2,026.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.79, 3,727.88 and 2,026.89 is: 3,040.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.79 : 3,727.88 = 2,026.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.79/3,727.88 = 2,026.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.79x = 3,727.88 × 2,026.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.79x = 7,556,002.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,556,002.69/2,484.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.90

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