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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.64, 4,906.88 and 1,984.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.64, 4,906.88 and 1,984.04 is: 2,738.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.64 : 4,906.88 = 1,984.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.64/4,906.88 = 1,984.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.64x = 4,906.88 × 1,984.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.64x = 9,735,446.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,735,446.20/3,555.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.03

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