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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.08, 3,423.84 and 984.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.08, 3,423.84 and 984.16 is: 1,476.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.08 : 3,423.84 = 984.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.08/3,423.84 = 984.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.08x = 3,423.84 × 984.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.08x = 3,369,606.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,606.37/2,282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.55

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