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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834.56, 4,252.21 and 985.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834.56, 4,252.21 and 985.81 is: 1,478.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834.56 : 4,252.21 = 985.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834.56/4,252.21 = 985.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834.56x = 4,252.21 × 985.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834.56x = 4,191,866.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191,866.21/2,834.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.84

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