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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.85, 4,119.08 and 1,725.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.85, 4,119.08 and 1,725.89 is: 2,381.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.85 : 4,119.08 = 1,725.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.85/4,119.08 = 1,725.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.85x = 4,119.08 × 1,725.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.85x = 7,109,049.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,109,049.76/2,984.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.71

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