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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.62, 5,054.22 and 1,984.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.62, 5,054.22 and 1,984.38 is: 2,975.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.62 : 5,054.22 = 1,984.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.62/5,054.22 = 1,984.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.62x = 5,054.22 × 1,984.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.62x = 10,029,493.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,029,493.08/3,370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,975.56

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