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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.02, 3,941.90 and 984.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.02, 3,941.90 and 984.44 is: 1,476.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.02 : 3,941.90 = 984.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.02/3,941.90 = 984.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.02x = 3,941.90 × 984.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.02x = 3,880,564.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,564.04/2,628.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.61

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