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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.40, 4,076.64 and 986.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.40, 4,076.64 and 986.56 is: 1,479.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.40 : 4,076.64 = 986.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.40/4,076.64 = 986.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.40x = 4,076.64 × 986.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.40x = 4,021,849.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,849.96/2,718.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.49

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