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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.26, 2,739.62 and 1,101.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.26, 2,739.62 and 1,101.10 is: 1,519.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.26 : 2,739.62 = 1,101.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.26/2,739.62 = 1,101.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.26x = 2,739.62 × 1,101.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.26x = 3,016,595.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,016,595.58/1,985.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.50

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