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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.94, 4,119.48 and 1,726.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.94, 4,119.48 and 1,726.38 is: 2,382.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.94 : 4,119.48 = 1,726.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.94/4,119.48 = 1,726.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.94x = 4,119.48 × 1,726.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.94x = 7,111,787.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,111,787.88/2,984.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.56

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