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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,933.84, 4,400.12 and 986

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,933.84, 4,400.12 and 986 is: 1,478.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,933.84 : 4,400.12 = 986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,933.84/4,400.12 = 986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,933.84x = 4,400.12 × 986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,933.84x = 4,338,518.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338,518.32/2,933.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.78

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