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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,933.84, 4,397.72 and 985.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,933.84, 4,397.72 and 985.38 is: 1,477.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,933.84 : 4,397.72 = 985.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,933.84/4,397.72 = 985.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,933.84x = 4,397.72 × 985.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,933.84x = 4,333,420.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,333,420.41/2,933.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.05

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