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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834.40, 4,251.68 and 985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834.40, 4,251.68 and 985.60 is: 1,478.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834.40 : 4,251.68 = 985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834.40/4,251.68 = 985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834.40x = 4,251.68 × 985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834.40x = 4,190,455.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,190,455.81/2,834.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.43

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