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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.30, 4,078.07 and 986.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.30, 4,078.07 and 986.92 is: 1,480.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.30 : 4,078.07 = 986.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.30/4,078.07 = 986.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.30x = 4,078.07 × 986.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.30x = 4,024,728.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,728.84/2,718.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.61

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