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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.28, 2,774.60 and 984.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.28, 2,774.60 and 984.40 is: 1,476.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.28 : 2,774.60 = 984.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.28/2,774.60 = 984.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.28x = 2,774.60 × 984.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.28x = 2,731,316.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,316.24/1,850.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.16

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