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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,933.34, 4,396.96 and 984.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,933.34, 4,396.96 and 984.88 is: 1,476.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,933.34 : 4,396.96 = 984.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,933.34/4,396.96 = 984.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,933.34x = 4,396.96 × 984.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,933.34x = 4,330,477.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,330,477.96/2,933.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.30

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