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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.08, 4,360.26 and 1,984.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.08, 4,360.26 and 1,984.60 is: 2,974.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.08 : 4,360.26 = 1,984.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.08/4,360.26 = 1,984.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.08x = 4,360.26 × 1,984.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.08x = 8,653,372.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,653,372.00/2,909.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.61

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