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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.41, 4,075.02 and 984.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.41, 4,075.02 and 984.63 is: 1,477.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.41 : 4,075.02 = 984.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.41/4,075.02 = 984.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.41x = 4,075.02 × 984.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.41x = 4,012,386.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,012,386.94/2,716.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.09

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