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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.18, 2,977.83 and 945.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.18, 2,977.83 and 945.29 is: 1,417.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.18 : 2,977.83 = 945.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.18/2,977.83 = 945.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.18x = 2,977.83 × 945.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.18x = 2,814,920.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,920.37/1,985.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.97

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