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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.64, 4,825.80 and 1,984.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.64, 4,825.80 and 1,984.40 is: 2,973.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.64 : 4,825.80 = 1,984.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.64/4,825.80 = 1,984.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.64x = 4,825.80 × 1,984.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.64x = 9,576,317.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,576,317.52/3,220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,973.42

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