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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.68, 3,426.04 and 985.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.68, 3,426.04 and 985.52 is: 1,478.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.68 : 3,426.04 = 985.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.68/3,426.04 = 985.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.68x = 3,426.04 × 985.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.68x = 3,376,430.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376,430.94/2,283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.50

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