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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,984.74, 2,976.39 and 751.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,984.74, 2,976.39 and 751.52 is: 1,127.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,984.74 : 2,976.39 = 751.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,984.74/2,976.39 = 751.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,984.74x = 2,976.39 × 751.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,984.74x = 2,236,801.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236,801.73/1,984.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.00

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