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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.12, 4,074.18 and 984.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.12, 4,074.18 and 984.34 is: 1,476.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.12 : 4,074.18 = 984.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.12/4,074.18 = 984.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.12x = 4,074.18 × 984.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.12x = 4,010,378.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,010,378.34/2,716.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.51

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