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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.77, 3,507.02 and 1,984.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.77, 3,507.02 and 1,984.35 is: 2,734.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.77 : 3,507.02 = 1,984.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.77/3,507.02 = 1,984.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.77x = 3,507.02 × 1,984.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.77x = 6,959,151.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,959,151.66/2,544.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.69

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