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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.36, 3,975.57 and 984.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.36, 3,975.57 and 984.66 is: 1,477.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.36 : 3,975.57 = 984.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.36/3,975.57 = 984.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.36x = 3,975.57 × 984.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.36x = 3,914,569.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,914,569.85/2,649.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.55

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