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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.79, 3,944.13 and 986.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.79, 3,944.13 and 986.46 is: 1,479.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.79 : 3,944.13 = 986.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.79/3,944.13 = 986.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.79x = 3,944.13 × 986.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.79x = 3,890,707.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,707.99/2,629.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.48

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