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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.25, 3,943.05 and 984.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.25, 3,943.05 and 984.93 is: 1,477.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.25 : 3,943.05 = 984.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.25/3,943.05 = 984.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.25x = 3,943.05 × 984.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.25x = 3,883,638.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,883,638.09/2,628.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.65

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