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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.01, 4,293.51 and 2,484.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.01, 4,293.51 and 2,484.21 is: 3,716.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.01 : 4,293.51 = 2,484.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.01/4,293.51 = 2,484.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.01x = 4,293.51 × 2,484.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.01x = 10,665,980.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,665,980.48/2,870.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.36

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