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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.97, 3,943.87 and 985.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.97, 3,943.87 and 985.67 is: 1,478.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.97 : 3,943.87 = 985.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.97/3,943.87 = 985.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.97x = 3,943.87 × 985.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.97x = 3,887,354.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887,354.34/2,629.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.10

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