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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.52, 4,013.71 and 2,484.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.52, 4,013.71 and 2,484.11 is: 3,744.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.52 : 4,013.71 = 2,484.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.52/4,013.71 = 2,484.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.52x = 4,013.71 × 2,484.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.52x = 9,970,500.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,970,500.97/2,662.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.77

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