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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.82, 3,429.69 and 1,437.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.82, 3,429.69 and 1,437.49 is: 1,984.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.82 : 3,429.69 = 1,437.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.82/3,429.69 = 1,437.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.82x = 3,429.69 × 1,437.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.82x = 4,930,145.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,930,145.08/2,484.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.11

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