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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523, 3,784.50 and 984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523, 3,784.50 and 984 is: 1,476

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523 : 3,784.50 = 984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523/3,784.50 = 984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523x = 3,784.50 × 984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523x = 3,723,948
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,948/2,523
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476

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