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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.78, 4,398.69 and 1,084.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.78, 4,398.69 and 1,084.77 is: 1,626.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.78 : 4,398.69 = 1,084.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.78/4,398.69 = 1,084.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.78x = 4,398.69 × 1,084.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.78x = 4,771,566.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,771,566.95/2,932.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.98

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