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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.88, 3,423.72 and 1,655.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.88, 3,423.72 and 1,655.44 is: 2,280.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.88 : 3,423.72 = 1,655.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.88/3,423.72 = 1,655.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.88x = 3,423.72 × 1,655.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.88x = 5,667,763.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,667,763.04/2,484.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.90

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