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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.32, 3,750.19 and 2,384.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.32, 3,750.19 and 2,384.16 is: 3,597.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.32 : 3,750.19 = 2,384.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.32/3,750.19 = 2,384.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.32x = 3,750.19 × 2,384.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.32x = 8,941,052.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,941,052.99/2,485.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.55

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