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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,984.45, 2,975.67 and 751.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,984.45, 2,975.67 and 751.42 is: 1,126.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,984.45 : 2,975.67 = 751.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,984.45/2,975.67 = 751.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,984.45x = 2,975.67 × 751.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,984.45x = 2,235,977.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,977.95/1,984.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.75

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