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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.96, 3,427.04 and 986.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.96, 3,427.04 and 986.54 is: 1,479.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.96 : 3,427.04 = 986.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.96/3,427.04 = 986.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.96x = 3,427.04 × 986.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.96x = 3,380,912.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,380,912.04/2,284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.64

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