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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.04, 4,476.94 and 2,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.04, 4,476.94 and 2,368 is: 3,552.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.04 : 4,476.94 = 2,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.04/4,476.94 = 2,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.04x = 4,476.94 × 2,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.04x = 10,601,393.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,601,393.92/2,984.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.70

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