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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.17, 2,713.08 and 985.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.17, 2,713.08 and 985.21 is: 1,478.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.17 : 2,713.08 = 985.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.17/2,713.08 = 985.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.17x = 2,713.08 × 985.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.17x = 2,672,953.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,953.55/1,808.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.26

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