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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.44, 4,475.52 and 1,036.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.44, 4,475.52 and 1,036.12 is: 1,553.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.44 : 4,475.52 = 1,036.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.44/4,475.52 = 1,036.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.44x = 4,475.52 × 1,036.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.44x = 4,637,175.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,637,175.78/2,984.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.78

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