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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.47, 4,170.24 and 2,434.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.47, 4,170.24 and 2,434.98 is: 3,649.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.47 : 4,170.24 = 2,434.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.47/4,170.24 = 2,434.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.47x = 4,170.24 × 2,434.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.47x = 10,154,451.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,154,451.00/2,782.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.44

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