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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.28, 4,118.17 and 1,657.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.28, 4,118.17 and 1,657.88 is: 2,287.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.28 : 4,118.17 = 1,657.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.28/4,118.17 = 1,657.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.28x = 4,118.17 × 1,657.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.28x = 6,827,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,827,431.68/2,984.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.80

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