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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.91, 3,120.41 and 984.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.91, 3,120.41 and 984.25 is: 1,476.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.91 : 3,120.41 = 984.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.91/3,120.41 = 984.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.91x = 3,120.41 × 984.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.91x = 3,071,263.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,263.54/2,079.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.63

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