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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.92, 4,399.65 and 985.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.92, 4,399.65 and 985.68 is: 1,478.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.92 : 4,399.65 = 985.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.92/4,399.65 = 985.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.92x = 4,399.65 × 985.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.92x = 4,336,647.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,336,647.01/2,932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.61

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