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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.80, 3,586.50 and 985.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.80, 3,586.50 and 985.95 is: 1,478.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.80 : 3,586.50 = 985.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.80/3,586.50 = 985.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.80x = 3,586.50 × 985.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.80x = 3,536,109.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,109.68/2,391.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.43

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