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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.04, 3,207.10 and 984.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.04, 3,207.10 and 984.60 is: 1,476.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.04 : 3,207.10 = 984.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.04/3,207.10 = 984.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.04x = 3,207.10 × 984.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.04x = 3,157,710.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,710.66/2,138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.92

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