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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986.19, 4,479.28 and 934.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986.19, 4,479.28 and 934.19 is: 1,401.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986.19 : 4,479.28 = 934.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986.19/4,479.28 = 934.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986.19x = 4,479.28 × 934.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986.19x = 4,184,498.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184,498.58/2,986.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.28

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