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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.93, 4,249.37 and 984.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.93, 4,249.37 and 984.01 is: 1,476.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.93 : 4,249.37 = 984.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.93/4,249.37 = 984.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.93x = 4,249.37 × 984.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.93x = 4,181,417.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,417.65/2,832.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.01

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