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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.50, 2,740.13 and 1,146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.50, 2,740.13 and 1,146.46 is: 1,582.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.50 : 2,740.13 = 1,146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.50/2,740.13 = 1,146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.50x = 2,740.13 × 1,146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.50x = 3,141,449.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,141,449.44/1,985.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.20

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