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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025, 3,036.69 and 984.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025, 3,036.69 and 984.15 is: 1,475.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025 : 3,036.69 = 984.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025/3,036.69 = 984.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025x = 3,036.69 × 984.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025x = 2,988,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,558.46/2,025
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.83

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