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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.77, 3,425.66 and 984.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.77, 3,425.66 and 984.94 is: 1,477.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.77 : 3,425.66 = 984.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.77/3,425.66 = 984.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.77x = 3,425.66 × 984.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.77x = 3,374,059.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,059.77/2,283.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.41

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