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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.18, 4,466.73 and 1,995.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.18, 4,466.73 and 1,995.08 is: 2,986.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.18 : 4,466.73 = 1,995.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.18/4,466.73 = 1,995.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.18x = 4,466.73 × 1,995.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.18x = 8,911,483.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,911,483.69/2,984.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,986.24

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