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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.98, 4,477.51 and 1,037.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.98, 4,477.51 and 1,037.22 is: 1,555.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.98 : 4,477.51 = 1,037.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.98/4,477.51 = 1,037.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.98x = 4,477.51 × 1,037.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.98x = 4,644,162.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644,162.92/2,984.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.84

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