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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,984.67, 2,974.88 and 887.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,984.67, 2,974.88 and 887.52 is: 1,330.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,984.67 : 2,974.88 = 887.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,984.67/2,974.88 = 887.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,984.67x = 2,974.88 × 887.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,984.67x = 2,640,261.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,261.06/1,984.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.33

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