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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.44, 3,425.04 and 984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.44, 3,425.04 and 984 is: 1,475.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.44 : 3,425.04 = 984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.44/3,425.04 = 984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.44x = 3,425.04 × 984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.44x = 3,370,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,239.36/2,283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.95

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