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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.29, 3,232.96 and 984.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.29, 3,232.96 and 984.44 is: 1,475.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.29 : 3,232.96 = 984.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.29/3,232.96 = 984.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.29x = 3,232.96 × 984.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.29x = 3,182,636.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,636.52/2,157.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.29

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