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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.38, 3,944.41 and 985.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.38, 3,944.41 and 985.77 is: 1,478.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.38 : 3,944.41 = 985.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.38/3,944.41 = 985.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.38x = 3,944.41 × 985.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.38x = 3,888,281.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,888,281.05/2,630.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.22

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