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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.53, 4,666.70 and 1,984.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.53, 4,666.70 and 1,984.28 is: 2,738.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.53 : 4,666.70 = 1,984.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.53/4,666.70 = 1,984.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.53x = 4,666.70 × 1,984.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.53x = 9,260,039.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,260,039.48/3,381.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.42

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