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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,984.52, 2,974.62 and 887.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,984.52, 2,974.62 and 887.72 is: 1,330.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,984.52 : 2,974.62 = 887.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,984.52/2,974.62 = 887.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,984.52x = 2,974.62 × 887.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,984.52x = 2,640,629.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,629.67/1,984.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.61

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