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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.08, 4,473.96 and 1,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.08, 4,473.96 and 1,444 is: 2,164.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.08 : 4,473.96 = 1,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.08/4,473.96 = 1,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.08x = 4,473.96 × 1,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.08x = 6,460,398.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,460,398.24/2,984.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.95

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