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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.85, 4,477.68 and 1,036.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.85, 4,477.68 and 1,036.53 is: 1,554.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.85 : 4,477.68 = 1,036.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.85/4,477.68 = 1,036.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.85x = 4,477.68 × 1,036.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.85x = 4,641,249.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641,249.65/2,984.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.94

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