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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.57, 4,367.28 and 1,984.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.57, 4,367.28 and 1,984.59 is: 2,737.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.57 : 4,367.28 = 1,984.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.57/4,367.28 = 1,984.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.57x = 4,367.28 × 1,984.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.57x = 8,667,260.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,667,260.22/3,165.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.98

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