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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.48, 3,701.61 and 986.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.48, 3,701.61 and 986.70 is: 1,480.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.48 : 3,701.61 = 986.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.48/3,701.61 = 986.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.48x = 3,701.61 × 986.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.48x = 3,652,378.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652,378.59/2,467.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.21

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