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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,933.36, 4,399.58 and 985.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,933.36, 4,399.58 and 985.58 is: 1,478.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,933.36 : 4,399.58 = 985.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,933.36/4,399.58 = 985.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,933.36x = 4,399.58 × 985.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,933.36x = 4,336,118.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,336,118.52/2,933.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.21

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