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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.92, 3,608.92 and 1,984.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.92, 3,608.92 and 1,984.46 is: 2,738.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.92 : 3,608.92 = 1,984.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.92/3,608.92 = 1,984.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.92x = 3,608.92 × 1,984.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.92x = 7,161,757.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,161,757.38/2,614.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.81

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