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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.03, 3,123.65 and 984.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.03, 3,123.65 and 984.88 is: 1,477.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.03 : 3,123.65 = 984.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.03/3,123.65 = 984.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.03x = 3,123.65 × 984.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.03x = 3,076,434.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,076,434.18/2,082.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.61

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