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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,984.44, 2,977.08 and 1,117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,984.44, 2,977.08 and 1,117.76 is: 1,676.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,984.44 : 2,977.08 = 1,117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,984.44/2,977.08 = 1,117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,984.44x = 2,977.08 × 1,117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,984.44x = 3,327,660.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,660.94/1,984.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.88

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