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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.39, 2,774.45 and 984.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.39, 2,774.45 and 984.67 is: 1,477.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.39 : 2,774.45 = 984.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.39/2,774.45 = 984.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.39x = 2,774.45 × 984.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.39x = 2,731,917.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,917.68/1,849.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.20

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