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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,399.69, 4,691.58 and 1,984.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,399.69, 4,691.58 and 1,984.35 is: 2,738.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,399.69 : 4,691.58 = 1,984.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,399.69/4,691.58 = 1,984.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,399.69x = 4,691.58 × 1,984.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,399.69x = 9,309,736.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,309,736.77/3,399.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.41

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