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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.82, 3,727.35 and 1,388.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.82, 3,727.35 and 1,388.35 is: 2,082.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.82 : 3,727.35 = 1,388.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.82/3,727.35 = 1,388.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.82x = 3,727.35 × 1,388.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.82x = 5,174,871.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,174,871.03/2,484.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.59

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