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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,931.97, 4,398.87 and 984.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,931.97, 4,398.87 and 984.26 is: 1,476.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,931.97 : 4,398.87 = 984.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,931.97/4,398.87 = 984.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,931.97x = 4,398.87 × 984.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,931.97x = 4,329,631.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,631.79/2,931.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.70

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