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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986.74, 4,480.80 and 1,038.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986.74, 4,480.80 and 1,038.96 is: 1,558.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986.74 : 4,480.80 = 1,038.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986.74/4,480.80 = 1,038.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986.74x = 4,480.80 × 1,038.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986.74x = 4,655,371.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,371.97/2,986.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.68

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