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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.45, 2,975.87 and 1,107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.45, 2,975.87 and 1,107.74 is: 1,660.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.45 : 2,975.87 = 1,107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.45/2,975.87 = 1,107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.45x = 2,975.87 × 1,107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.45x = 3,296,500.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,296,500.44/1,985.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.33

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