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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.26, 3,943.89 and 985.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.26, 3,943.89 and 985.43 is: 1,478.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.26 : 3,943.89 = 985.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.26/3,943.89 = 985.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.26x = 3,943.89 × 985.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.26x = 3,886,437.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,437.38/2,629.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.15

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