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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,104.98, 7,656.77 and 1,984.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,104.98, 7,656.77 and 1,984.70 is: 2,976.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,104.98 : 7,656.77 = 1,984.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,104.98/7,656.77 = 1,984.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,104.98x = 7,656.77 × 1,984.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,104.98x = 15,196,415.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,196,415.52/5,104.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,976.78

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