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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.18, 4,465.67 and 2,484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.18, 4,465.67 and 2,484.72 is: 3,729.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.18 : 4,465.67 = 2,484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.18/4,465.67 = 2,484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.18x = 4,465.67 × 2,484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.18x = 11,095,927.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,095,927.14/2,975.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.50

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