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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.54, 4,117.43 and 2,038.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.54, 4,117.43 and 2,038.80 is: 2,812.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.54 : 4,117.43 = 2,038.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.54/4,117.43 = 2,038.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.54x = 4,117.43 × 2,038.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.54x = 8,394,606.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,394,606.09/2,984.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.70

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