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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,380.73, 4,666.31 and 1,984.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,380.73, 4,666.31 and 1,984.41 is: 2,739.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,380.73 : 4,666.31 = 1,984.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,380.73/4,666.31 = 1,984.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,380.73x = 4,666.31 × 1,984.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,380.73x = 9,259,872.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,259,872.23/3,380.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.02

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