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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.46, 3,556.32 and 1,984.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.46, 3,556.32 and 1,984.66 is: 2,973.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.46 : 3,556.32 = 1,984.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.46/3,556.32 = 1,984.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.46x = 3,556.32 × 1,984.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.46x = 7,058,086.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,058,086.05/2,373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,973.75

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