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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.30, 2,976.80 and 1,161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.30, 2,976.80 and 1,161.84 is: 1,742.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.30 : 2,976.80 = 1,161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.30/2,976.80 = 1,161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.30x = 2,976.80 × 1,161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.30x = 3,458,573.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458,573.53/1,985.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.09

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