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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.17, 3,700.67 and 985.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.17, 3,700.67 and 985.65 is: 1,478.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.17 : 3,700.67 = 985.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.17/3,700.67 = 985.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.17x = 3,700.67 × 985.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.17x = 3,647,560.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,560.46/2,467.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.44

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