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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.42, 4,401.63 and 986.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.42, 4,401.63 and 986.55 is: 1,479.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.42 : 4,401.63 = 986.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.42/4,401.63 = 986.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.42x = 4,401.63 × 986.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.42x = 4,342,428.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342,428.08/2,934.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.83

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