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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.91, 3,430.64 and 2,232.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.91, 3,430.64 and 2,232.73 is: 3,082.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.91 : 3,430.64 = 2,232.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.91/3,430.64 = 2,232.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.91x = 3,430.64 × 2,232.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.91x = 7,659,664.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,659,664.53/2,484.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.48

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