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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.25, 4,074.38 and 984.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.25, 4,074.38 and 984.88 is: 1,477.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.25 : 4,074.38 = 984.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.25/4,074.38 = 984.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.25x = 4,074.38 × 984.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.25x = 4,012,775.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,012,775.37/2,716.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.32

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