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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.77, 4,399.38 and 984.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.77, 4,399.38 and 984.96 is: 1,477.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.77 : 4,399.38 = 984.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.77/4,399.38 = 984.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.77x = 4,399.38 × 984.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.77x = 4,333,213.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,333,213.32/2,932.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.52

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