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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.76, 4,077.21 and 986.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.76, 4,077.21 and 986.28 is: 1,479.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.76 : 4,077.21 = 986.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.76/4,077.21 = 986.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.76x = 4,077.21 × 986.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.76x = 4,021,270.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,270.68/2,717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.63

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