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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.93, 4,399.80 and 985.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.93, 4,399.80 and 985.69 is: 1,478.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.93 : 4,399.80 = 985.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.93/4,399.80 = 985.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.93x = 4,399.80 × 985.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.93x = 4,336,838.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,336,838.86/2,932.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.67

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