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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.67, 4,399.64 and 984.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.67, 4,399.64 and 984.82 is: 1,477.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.67 : 4,399.64 = 984.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.67/4,399.64 = 984.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.67x = 4,399.64 × 984.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.67x = 4,332,826.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,332,826.54/2,932.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.44

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