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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,984.95, 2,977.72 and 524.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,984.95, 2,977.72 and 524.21 is: 786.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,984.95 : 2,977.72 = 524.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,984.95/2,977.72 = 524.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,984.95x = 2,977.72 × 524.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,984.95x = 1,560,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,950.60/1,984.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.39

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