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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,984.97, 2,977.52 and 752.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,984.97, 2,977.52 and 752.47 is: 1,128.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,984.97 : 2,977.52 = 752.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,984.97/2,977.52 = 752.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,984.97x = 2,977.52 × 752.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,984.97x = 2,240,494.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,494.47/1,984.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.73

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