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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.78, 4,477.91 and 2,108.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.78, 4,477.91 and 2,108.99 is: 3,164.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.78 : 4,477.91 = 2,108.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.78/4,477.91 = 2,108.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.78x = 4,477.91 × 2,108.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.78x = 9,443,868.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,443,868.06/2,984.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.01

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