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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.82, 4,119.17 and 2,237.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.82, 4,119.17 and 2,237.46 is: 3,087.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.82 : 4,119.17 = 2,237.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.82/4,119.17 = 2,237.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.82x = 4,119.17 × 2,237.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.82x = 9,216,466.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,216,466.92/2,984.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.78

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