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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.91, 3,427.17 and 2,185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.91, 3,427.17 and 2,185.52 is: 3,014.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.91 : 3,427.17 = 2,185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.91/3,427.17 = 2,185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.91x = 3,427.17 × 2,185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.91x = 7,490,148.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,490,148.58/2,484.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.26

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