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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.36, 3,941.91 and 984.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.36, 3,941.91 and 984.99 is: 1,476.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.36 : 3,941.91 = 984.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.36/3,941.91 = 984.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.36x = 3,941.91 × 984.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.36x = 3,882,741.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,741.93/2,629.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.69

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