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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.42, 3,967.70 and 1,984.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.42, 3,967.70 and 1,984.08 is: 2,973.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.42 : 3,967.70 = 1,984.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.42/3,967.70 = 1,984.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.42x = 3,967.70 × 1,984.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.42x = 7,872,239.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,872,239.17/2,647.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,973.55

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