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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.14, 3,424.40 and 984.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.14, 3,424.40 and 984.44 is: 1,476.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.14 : 3,424.40 = 984.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.14/3,424.40 = 984.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.14x = 3,424.40 × 984.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.14x = 3,371,123.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,123.67/2,283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.53

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