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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,984.64, 2,977.12 and 887.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,984.64, 2,977.12 and 887.84 is: 1,331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,984.64 : 2,977.12 = 887.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,984.64/2,977.12 = 887.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,984.64x = 2,977.12 × 887.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,984.64x = 2,643,206.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,206.22/1,984.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.83

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