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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.17, 4,401.26 and 987.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.17, 4,401.26 and 987.74 is: 1,481.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.17 : 4,401.26 = 987.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.17/4,401.26 = 987.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.17x = 4,401.26 × 987.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.17x = 4,347,300.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,347,300.55/2,934.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.61

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