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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.85, 4,477.28 and 1,340.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.85, 4,477.28 and 1,340.96 is: 2,011.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.85 : 4,477.28 = 1,340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.85/4,477.28 = 1,340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.85x = 4,477.28 × 1,340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.85x = 6,003,824.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,003,824.30/2,984.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.43

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