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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.23, 5,365.89 and 2,484.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.23, 5,365.89 and 2,484.30 is: 3,723.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.23 : 5,365.89 = 2,484.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.23/5,365.89 = 2,484.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.23x = 5,365.89 × 2,484.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.23x = 13,330,480.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,330,480.53/3,580.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.36

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