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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.66, 3,036.73 and 984.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.66, 3,036.73 and 984.20 is: 1,475.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.66 : 3,036.73 = 984.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.66/3,036.73 = 984.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.66x = 3,036.73 × 984.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.66x = 2,988,749.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,749.67/2,025.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.44

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