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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.28, 4,249.68 and 984.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.28, 4,249.68 and 984.08 is: 1,476.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.28 : 4,249.68 = 984.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.28/4,249.68 = 984.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.28x = 4,249.68 × 984.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.28x = 4,182,025.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182,025.09/2,833.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.04

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