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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,984.62, 2,976.53 and 751.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,984.62, 2,976.53 and 751.61 is: 1,127.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,984.62 : 2,976.53 = 751.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,984.62/2,976.53 = 751.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,984.62x = 2,976.53 × 751.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,984.62x = 2,237,171.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,171.07/1,984.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.25

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