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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.98, 3,036.06 and 984.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.98, 3,036.06 and 984.84 is: 1,477.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.98 : 3,036.06 = 984.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.98/3,036.06 = 984.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.98x = 3,036.06 × 984.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.98x = 2,990,033.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,033.33/2,023.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.30

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