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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,933.46, 4,400.43 and 985.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,933.46, 4,400.43 and 985.95 is: 1,479.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,933.46 : 4,400.43 = 985.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,933.46/4,400.43 = 985.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,933.46x = 4,400.43 × 985.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,933.46x = 4,338,603.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338,603.96/2,933.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.01

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