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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.51, 3,586.10 and 985.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.51, 3,586.10 and 985.67 is: 1,478.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.51 : 3,586.10 = 985.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.51/3,586.10 = 985.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.51x = 3,586.10 × 985.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.51x = 3,534,688.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,688.33/2,391.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.02

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