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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.13, 4,476.85 and 1,036.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.13, 4,476.85 and 1,036.28 is: 1,554.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.13 : 4,476.85 = 1,036.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.13/4,476.85 = 1,036.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.13x = 4,476.85 × 1,036.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.13x = 4,639,270.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,270.12/2,984.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.65

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