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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.07, 3,231.53 and 984.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.07, 3,231.53 and 984.99 is: 1,476.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.07 : 3,231.53 = 984.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.07/3,231.53 = 984.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.07x = 3,231.53 × 984.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.07x = 3,183,035.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,035.62/2,156.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.31

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