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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.82, 3,427.86 and 1,811.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.82, 3,427.86 and 1,811.18 is: 2,498.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.82 : 3,427.86 = 1,811.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.82/3,427.86 = 1,811.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.82x = 3,427.86 × 1,811.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.82x = 6,208,471.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,208,471.47/2,484.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.56

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