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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.40, 4,285.30 and 1,984.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.40, 4,285.30 and 1,984.02 is: 2,977.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.40 : 4,285.30 = 1,984.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.40/4,285.30 = 1,984.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.40x = 4,285.30 × 1,984.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.40x = 8,502,120.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,502,120.91/2,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,977.56

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