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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,640.57, 5,023.98 and 1,984.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,640.57, 5,023.98 and 1,984.57 is: 2,738.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,640.57 : 5,023.98 = 1,984.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,640.57/5,023.98 = 1,984.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,640.57x = 5,023.98 × 1,984.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,640.57x = 9,970,439.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,970,439.99/3,640.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.70

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