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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.55, 4,718.78 and 2,984.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.55, 4,718.78 and 2,984.57 is: 4,465.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.55 : 4,718.78 = 2,984.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.55/4,718.78 = 2,984.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.55x = 4,718.78 × 2,984.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.55x = 14,083,529.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,083,529.22/3,153.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.93

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