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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,556.17, 4,907.52 and 1,984.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,556.17, 4,907.52 and 1,984.27 is: 2,738.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,556.17 : 4,907.52 = 1,984.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,556.17/4,907.52 = 1,984.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,556.17x = 4,907.52 × 1,984.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,556.17x = 9,737,832.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,737,832.44/3,556.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.29

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