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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.62, 6,488.84 and 1,984.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.62, 6,488.84 and 1,984.69 is: 2,975.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.62 : 6,488.84 = 1,984.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.62/6,488.84 = 1,984.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.62x = 6,488.84 × 1,984.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.62x = 12,878,350.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,878,350.84/4,327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,975.85

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