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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.53, 3,943.93 and 984.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.53, 3,943.93 and 984.87 is: 1,477.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.53 : 3,943.93 = 984.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.53/3,943.93 = 984.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.53x = 3,943.93 × 984.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.53x = 3,884,258.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884,258.34/2,628.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.73

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