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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.55, 3,944.43 and 2,484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.55, 3,944.43 and 2,484.20 is: 3,425.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.55 : 3,944.43 = 2,484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.55/3,944.43 = 2,484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.55x = 3,944.43 × 2,484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.55x = 9,798,762.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,798,762.87/2,860.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.49

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