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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.83, 4,158.77 and 2,484.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.83, 4,158.77 and 2,484.95 is: 3,433.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.83 : 4,158.77 = 2,484.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.83/4,158.77 = 2,484.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.83x = 4,158.77 × 2,484.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.83x = 10,334,302.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,334,302.29/3,009.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.52

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