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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.01, 3,940.80 and 984.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.01, 3,940.80 and 984.52 is: 1,476.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.01 : 3,940.80 = 984.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.01/3,940.80 = 984.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.01x = 3,940.80 × 984.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.01x = 3,879,796.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879,796.42/2,628.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.32

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