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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.77, 4,467.91 and 2,729.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.77, 4,467.91 and 2,729.62 is: 4,085.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.77 : 4,467.91 = 2,729.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.77/4,467.91 = 2,729.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.77x = 4,467.91 × 2,729.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.77x = 12,195,675.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,195,675.24/2,984.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.97

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