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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.38, 3,699.72 and 985.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.38, 3,699.72 and 985.26 is: 1,477.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.38 : 3,699.72 = 985.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.38/3,699.72 = 985.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.38x = 3,699.72 × 985.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.38x = 3,645,186.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,645,186.13/2,467.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.35

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