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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,816.72, 4,204.45 and 2,484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,816.72, 4,204.45 and 2,484.20 is: 3,708.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,816.72 : 4,204.45 = 2,484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,816.72/4,204.45 = 2,484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,816.72x = 4,204.45 × 2,484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,816.72x = 10,444,692.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,444,692.78/2,816.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.11

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