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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.89, 3,969.92 and 2,484.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.89, 3,969.92 and 2,484.93 is: 3,708.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.89 : 3,969.92 = 2,484.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.89/3,969.92 = 2,484.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.89x = 3,969.92 × 2,484.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.89x = 9,864,960.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,864,960.88/2,659.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.79

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