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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.36, 4,109.22 and 984.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.36, 4,109.22 and 984.72 is: 1,477.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.36 : 4,109.22 = 984.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.36/4,109.22 = 984.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.36x = 4,109.22 × 984.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.36x = 4,046,431.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046,431.12/2,739.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.14

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