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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.32, 3,944.12 and 985.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.32, 3,944.12 and 985.97 is: 1,478.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.32 : 3,944.12 = 985.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.32/3,944.12 = 985.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.32x = 3,944.12 × 985.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.32x = 3,888,791.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,888,791.70/2,630.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.45

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