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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.16, 2,741.66 and 1,548.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.16, 2,741.66 and 1,548.28 is: 2,138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.16 : 2,741.66 = 1,548.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.16/2,741.66 = 1,548.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.16x = 2,741.66 × 1,548.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.16x = 4,244,857.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,244,857.34/1,985.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.29

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