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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.70, 4,438.98 and 985.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.70, 4,438.98 and 985.03 is: 1,477.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.70 : 4,438.98 = 985.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.70/4,438.98 = 985.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.70x = 4,438.98 × 985.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.70x = 4,372,517.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,372,517.37/2,959.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.35

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