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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.40, 3,425.48 and 984.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.40, 3,425.48 and 984.88 is: 1,477.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.40 : 3,425.48 = 984.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.40/3,425.48 = 984.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.40x = 3,425.48 × 984.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.40x = 3,373,686.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,373,686.74/2,283.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.48

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