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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.14, 3,945.75 and 986.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.14, 3,945.75 and 986.68 is: 1,480.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.14 : 3,945.75 = 986.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.14/3,945.75 = 986.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.14x = 3,945.75 × 986.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.14x = 3,893,192.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,893,192.61/2,630.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.22

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