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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,984.22, 2,977.05 and 685.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,984.22, 2,977.05 and 685.82 is: 1,028.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,984.22 : 2,977.05 = 685.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,984.22/2,977.05 = 685.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,984.22x = 2,977.05 × 685.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,984.22x = 2,041,720.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,720.43/1,984.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.98

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