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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.27, 3,586.93 and 985.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.27, 3,586.93 and 985.37 is: 1,478.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.27 : 3,586.93 = 985.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.27/3,586.93 = 985.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.27x = 3,586.93 × 985.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.27x = 3,534,438.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,438.36/2,391.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.06

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