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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.13, 3,942.61 and 984.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.13, 3,942.61 and 984.80 is: 1,477.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.13 : 3,942.61 = 984.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.13/3,942.61 = 984.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.13x = 3,942.61 × 984.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.13x = 3,882,689.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,689.72/2,628.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.36

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