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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.35, 4,281.54 and 1,984.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.35, 4,281.54 and 1,984.94 is: 2,738.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.35 : 4,281.54 = 1,984.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.35/4,281.54 = 1,984.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.35x = 4,281.54 × 1,984.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.35x = 8,498,598.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,498,598.38/3,103.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.53

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