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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.22, 2,976.84 and 874.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.22, 2,976.84 and 874.98 is: 1,312.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.22 : 2,976.84 = 874.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.22/2,976.84 = 874.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.22x = 2,976.84 × 874.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.22x = 2,604,675.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,675.46/1,985.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.03

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