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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.76, 3,974.87 and 984.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.76, 3,974.87 and 984.35 is: 1,476.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.76 : 3,974.87 = 984.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.76/3,974.87 = 984.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.76x = 3,974.87 × 984.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.76x = 3,912,675.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,675.68/2,650.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.06

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