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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.38, 2,739.82 and 1,101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.38, 2,739.82 and 1,101.32 is: 1,519.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.38 : 2,739.82 = 1,101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.38/2,739.82 = 1,101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.38x = 2,739.82 × 1,101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.38x = 3,017,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,017,418.56/1,985.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.82

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