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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.07, 4,281.15 and 1,984.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.07, 4,281.15 and 1,984.66 is: 2,738.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.07 : 4,281.15 = 1,984.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.07/4,281.15 = 1,984.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.07x = 4,281.15 × 1,984.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.07x = 8,496,623.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,496,623.90/3,103.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.14

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