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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.32, 4,074.24 and 984.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.32, 4,074.24 and 984.96 is: 1,477.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.32 : 4,074.24 = 984.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.32/4,074.24 = 984.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.32x = 4,074.24 × 984.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.32x = 4,012,963.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,012,963.43/2,716.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.35

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