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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.92, 3,944.24 and 986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.92, 3,944.24 and 986.80 is: 1,478.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.92 : 3,944.24 = 986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.92/3,944.24 = 986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.92x = 3,944.24 × 986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.92x = 3,892,176.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,892,176.03/2,631.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.84

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