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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.52, 3,429.64 and 986.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.52, 3,429.64 and 986.98 is: 1,481.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.52 : 3,429.64 = 986.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.52/3,429.64 = 986.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.52x = 3,429.64 × 986.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.52x = 3,384,986.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,384,986.09/2,285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.06

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