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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.32, 3,942.27 and 984.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.32, 3,942.27 and 984.48 is: 1,476.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.32 : 3,942.27 = 984.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.32/3,942.27 = 984.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.32x = 3,942.27 × 984.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.32x = 3,881,085.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,085.97/2,629.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.08

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