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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.84, 2,979.16 and 687.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.84, 2,979.16 and 687.36 is: 1,031.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.84 : 2,979.16 = 687.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.84/2,979.16 = 687.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.84x = 2,979.16 × 687.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.84x = 2,047,755.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,755.42/1,985.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.18

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