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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.08, 2,740.66 and 1,277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.08, 2,740.66 and 1,277.26 is: 1,763.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.08 : 2,740.66 = 1,277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.08/2,740.66 = 1,277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.08x = 2,740.66 × 1,277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.08x = 3,500,535.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,535.39/1,985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.42

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