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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,556.38, 4,907.52 and 1,984.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,556.38, 4,907.52 and 1,984.44 is: 2,738.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,556.38 : 4,907.52 = 1,984.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,556.38/4,907.52 = 1,984.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,556.38x = 4,907.52 × 1,984.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,556.38x = 9,738,681.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,738,681.34/3,556.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.37

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