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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.11, 3,556.02 and 984.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.11, 3,556.02 and 984.84 is: 1,476.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.11 : 3,556.02 = 984.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.11/3,556.02 = 984.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.11x = 3,556.02 × 984.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.11x = 3,502,110.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,110.74/2,371.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.99

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