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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.88, 4,252.77 and 986.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.88, 4,252.77 and 986.50 is: 1,479.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.88 : 4,252.77 = 986.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.88/4,252.77 = 986.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.88x = 4,252.77 × 986.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.88x = 4,195,357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,357.61/2,835.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.38

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