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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.91, 4,251.23 and 985.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.91, 4,251.23 and 985.56 is: 1,478.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.91 : 4,251.23 = 985.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.91/4,251.23 = 985.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.91x = 4,251.23 × 985.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.91x = 4,189,842.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,189,842.24/2,833.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.47

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