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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834.73, 4,252.37 and 985.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834.73, 4,252.37 and 985.64 is: 1,478.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834.73 : 4,252.37 = 985.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834.73/4,252.37 = 985.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834.73x = 4,252.37 × 985.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834.73x = 4,191,279.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191,279.78/2,834.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.55

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