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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.47, 3,943.80 and 985.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.47, 3,943.80 and 985.80 is: 1,478.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.47 : 3,943.80 = 985.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.47/3,943.80 = 985.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.47x = 3,943.80 × 985.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.47x = 3,887,798.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887,798.04/2,629.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.55

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