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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.62, 4,442.87 and 986.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.62, 4,442.87 and 986.60 is: 1,480.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.62 : 4,442.87 = 986.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.62/4,442.87 = 986.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.62x = 4,442.87 × 986.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.62x = 4,383,335.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,383,335.54/2,961.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.05

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