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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.94, 4,117.50 and 2,426.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.94, 4,117.50 and 2,426.04 is: 3,346.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.94 : 4,117.50 = 2,426.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.94/4,117.50 = 2,426.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.94x = 4,117.50 × 2,426.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.94x = 9,989,219.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,989,219.70/2,984.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.54

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