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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.48, 4,949.04 and 1,984.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.48, 4,949.04 and 1,984.72 is: 2,977.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.48 : 4,949.04 = 1,984.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.48/4,949.04 = 1,984.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.48x = 4,949.04 × 1,984.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.48x = 9,822,458.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,822,458.67/3,298.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,977.87

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