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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,984.18, 2,974.92 and 1,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,984.18, 2,974.92 and 1,008.40 is: 1,511.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,984.18 : 2,974.92 = 1,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,984.18/2,974.92 = 1,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,984.18x = 2,974.92 × 1,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,984.18x = 2,999,909.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,909.33/1,984.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.91

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