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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.99, 4,281.53 and 1,984.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.99, 4,281.53 and 1,984.52 is: 2,737.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.99 : 4,281.53 = 1,984.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.99/4,281.53 = 1,984.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.99x = 4,281.53 × 1,984.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.99x = 8,496,782.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,496,782.70/3,103.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.38

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