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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,324.84, 4,987.92 and 984.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,324.84, 4,987.92 and 984.88 is: 1,477.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,324.84 : 4,987.92 = 984.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,324.84/4,987.92 = 984.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,324.84x = 4,987.92 × 984.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,324.84x = 4,912,502.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,912,502.65/3,324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.52

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