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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.32, 3,528.16 and 984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.32, 3,528.16 and 984 is: 1,475.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.32 : 3,528.16 = 984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.32/3,528.16 = 984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.32x = 3,528.16 × 984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.32x = 3,471,709.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,709.44/2,352.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.87

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