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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.28, 4,478.36 and 1,135.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.28, 4,478.36 and 1,135.41 is: 1,703.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.28 : 4,478.36 = 1,135.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.28/4,478.36 = 1,135.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.28x = 4,478.36 × 1,135.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.28x = 5,084,779.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,084,779.89/2,984.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.86

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