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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.86, 4,399.86 and 985.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.86, 4,399.86 and 985.08 is: 1,477.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.86 : 4,399.86 = 985.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.86/4,399.86 = 985.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.86x = 4,399.86 × 985.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.86x = 4,334,214.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,334,214.09/2,932.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.81

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