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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.06, 3,119.43 and 984.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.06, 3,119.43 and 984.50 is: 1,475.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.06 : 3,119.43 = 984.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.06/3,119.43 = 984.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.06x = 3,119.43 × 984.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.06x = 3,071,078.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,078.84/2,081.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.73

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