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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.32, 3,785.10 and 984.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.32, 3,785.10 and 984.68 is: 1,477.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.32 : 3,785.10 = 984.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.32/3,785.10 = 984.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.32x = 3,785.10 × 984.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.32x = 3,727,112.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,112.27/2,523.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.07

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