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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,556.50, 4,907.97 and 1,984.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,556.50, 4,907.97 and 1,984.56 is: 2,738.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,556.50 : 4,907.97 = 1,984.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,556.50/4,907.97 = 1,984.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,556.50x = 4,907.97 × 1,984.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,556.50x = 9,740,160.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,740,160.94/3,556.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.69

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