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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,984.91, 2,979.18 and 1,011.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,984.91, 2,979.18 and 1,011.69 is: 1,518.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,984.91 : 2,979.18 = 1,011.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,984.91/2,979.18 = 1,011.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,984.91x = 2,979.18 × 1,011.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,984.91x = 3,014,006.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,006.61/1,984.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.46

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