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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.32, 3,978.88 and 1,484.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.32, 3,978.88 and 1,484.89 is: 2,225.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.32 : 3,978.88 = 1,484.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.32/3,978.88 = 1,484.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.32x = 3,978.88 × 1,484.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.32x = 5,908,199.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,908,199.12/2,654.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.88

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