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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986.97, 4,480.50 and 1,039.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986.97, 4,480.50 and 1,039.22 is: 1,558.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986.97 : 4,480.50 = 1,039.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986.97/4,480.50 = 1,039.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986.97x = 4,480.50 × 1,039.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986.97x = 4,656,225.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656,225.21/2,986.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.85

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