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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.72, 3,957.30 and 1,484.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.72, 3,957.30 and 1,484.04 is: 2,223.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.72 : 3,957.30 = 1,484.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.72/3,957.30 = 1,484.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.72x = 3,957.30 × 1,484.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.72x = 5,872,791.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,872,791.49/2,640.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.94

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