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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381, 4,665.96 and 1,984.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381, 4,665.96 and 1,984.20 is: 2,738.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381 : 4,665.96 = 1,984.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381/4,665.96 = 1,984.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381x = 4,665.96 × 1,984.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381x = 9,258,197.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,258,197.83/3,381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.30

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