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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.55, 3,233.33 and 984.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.55, 3,233.33 and 984.69 is: 1,475.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.55 : 3,233.33 = 984.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.55/3,233.33 = 984.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.55x = 3,233.33 × 984.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.55x = 3,183,811.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,811.55/2,157.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.66

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