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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.20, 4,117.55 and 1,805.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.20, 4,117.55 and 1,805.25 is: 2,490.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.20 : 4,117.55 = 1,805.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.20/4,117.55 = 1,805.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.20x = 4,117.55 × 1,805.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.20x = 7,433,177.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,433,177.52/2,984.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.84

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