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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.44, 3,044.01 and 986.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.44, 3,044.01 and 986.22 is: 1,479.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.44 : 3,044.01 = 986.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.44/3,044.01 = 986.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.44x = 3,044.01 × 986.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.44x = 3,002,063.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,063.54/2,029.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.26

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