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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.56, 4,477.28 and 1,036.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.56, 4,477.28 and 1,036.24 is: 1,554.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.56 : 4,477.28 = 1,036.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.56/4,477.28 = 1,036.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.56x = 4,477.28 × 1,036.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.56x = 4,639,536.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,536.63/2,984.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.51

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