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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,556.81, 4,907.95 and 1,984.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,556.81, 4,907.95 and 1,984.97 is: 2,739.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,556.81 : 4,907.95 = 1,984.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,556.81/4,907.95 = 1,984.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,556.81x = 4,907.95 × 1,984.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,556.81x = 9,742,123.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,742,123.59/3,556.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.01

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