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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.43, 4,478.22 and 2,169.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.43, 4,478.22 and 2,169.45 is: 3,255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.43 : 4,478.22 = 2,169.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.43/4,478.22 = 2,169.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.43x = 4,478.22 × 2,169.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.43x = 9,715,274.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,715,274.38/2,984.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.32

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