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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.01, 4,075.79 and 985.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.01, 4,075.79 and 985.77 is: 1,478.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.01 : 4,075.79 = 985.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.01/4,075.79 = 985.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.01x = 4,075.79 × 985.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.01x = 4,017,786.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,786.58/2,717.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.75

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