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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.26, 3,941.17 and 984.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.26, 3,941.17 and 984.77 is: 1,476.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.26 : 3,941.17 = 984.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.26/3,941.17 = 984.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.26x = 3,941.17 × 984.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.26x = 3,881,145.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,145.98/2,628.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.70

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