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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.99, 4,075.79 and 985.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.99, 4,075.79 and 985.21 is: 1,477.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.99 : 4,075.79 = 985.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.99/4,075.79 = 985.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.99x = 4,075.79 × 985.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.99x = 4,015,493.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,015,493.95/2,716.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.92

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