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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.45, 4,248.66 and 984.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.45, 4,248.66 and 984.03 is: 1,475.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.45 : 4,248.66 = 984.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.45/4,248.66 = 984.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.45x = 4,248.66 × 984.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.45x = 4,180,808.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180,808.90/2,833.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.52

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