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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,984.96, 2,979.12 and 1,108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,984.96, 2,979.12 and 1,108.30 is: 1,663.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,984.96 : 2,979.12 = 1,108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,984.96/2,979.12 = 1,108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,984.96x = 2,979.12 × 1,108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,984.96x = 3,301,758.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,758.70/1,984.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.39

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