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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.80, 3,121.64 and 984.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.80, 3,121.64 and 984.89 is: 1,476.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.80 : 3,121.64 = 984.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.80/3,121.64 = 984.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.80x = 3,121.64 × 984.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.80x = 3,074,478.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,478.59/2,082.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.13

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