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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,931.88, 4,398.46 and 984.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,931.88, 4,398.46 and 984.04 is: 1,476.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,931.88 : 4,398.46 = 984.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,931.88/4,398.46 = 984.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,931.88x = 4,398.46 × 984.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,931.88x = 4,328,260.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328,260.58/2,931.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.27

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