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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.48, 5,055.59 and 1,984.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.48, 5,055.59 and 1,984.91 is: 2,739.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.48 : 5,055.59 = 1,984.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.48/5,055.59 = 1,984.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.48x = 5,055.59 × 1,984.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.48x = 10,034,870.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,034,870.83/3,663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.16

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