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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.66, 4,514.43 and 2,484.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.66, 4,514.43 and 2,484.78 is: 3,727.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.66 : 4,514.43 = 2,484.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.66/4,514.43 = 2,484.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.66x = 4,514.43 × 2,484.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.66x = 11,217,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,217,357.76/3,009.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.12

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