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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.06, 4,073.28 and 984.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.06, 4,073.28 and 984.28 is: 1,476.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.06 : 4,073.28 = 984.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.06/4,073.28 = 984.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.06x = 4,073.28 × 984.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.06x = 4,009,248.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,248.04/2,716.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.13

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