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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.88, 3,784.50 and 1,484.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.88, 3,784.50 and 1,484.40 is: 2,226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.88 : 3,784.50 = 1,484.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.88/3,784.50 = 1,484.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.88x = 3,784.50 × 1,484.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.88x = 5,617,711.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,617,711.80/2,522.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.71

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