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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,984.47, 2,976.78 and 751.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,984.47, 2,976.78 and 751.97 is: 1,127.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,984.47 : 2,976.78 = 751.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,984.47/2,976.78 = 751.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,984.47x = 2,976.78 × 751.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,984.47x = 2,238,445.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,445.50/1,984.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.98

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