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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.58, 4,076.38 and 986.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.58, 4,076.38 and 986.16 is: 1,479.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.58 : 4,076.38 = 986.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.58/4,076.38 = 986.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.58x = 4,076.38 × 986.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.58x = 4,019,962.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,962.90/2,717.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.24

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