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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,294.96, 4,942.32 and 986.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,294.96, 4,942.32 and 986.40 is: 1,479.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,294.96 : 4,942.32 = 986.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,294.96/4,942.32 = 986.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,294.96x = 4,942.32 × 986.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,294.96x = 4,875,104.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,875,104.45/3,294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.56

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