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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.99, 3,941.17 and 983.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.99, 3,941.17 and 983.56 is: 1,475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.99 : 3,941.17 = 983.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.99/3,941.17 = 983.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.99x = 3,941.17 × 983.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.99x = 3,876,377.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,377.17/2,626.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.60

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