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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717, 4,075.50 and 985.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717, 4,075.50 and 985.63 is: 1,478.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717 : 4,075.50 = 985.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717/4,075.50 = 985.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717x = 4,075.50 × 985.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717x = 4,016,935.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016,935.07/2,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.45

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