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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.58, 2,741.43 and 1,775.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.58, 2,741.43 and 1,775.08 is: 2,450.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.58 : 2,741.43 = 1,775.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.58/2,741.43 = 1,775.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.58x = 2,741.43 × 1,775.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.58x = 4,866,257.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,866,257.56/1,985.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.80

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