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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.80, 4,477.84 and 904.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.80, 4,477.84 and 904.96 is: 1,357.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.80 : 4,477.84 = 904.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.80/4,477.84 = 904.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.80x = 4,477.84 × 904.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.80x = 4,052,288.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,288.38/2,984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.64

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