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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.60, 2,977.20 and 944.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.60, 2,977.20 and 944.20 is: 1,415.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.60 : 2,977.20 = 944.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.60/2,977.20 = 944.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.60x = 2,977.20 × 944.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.60x = 2,811,072.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811,072.24/1,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.73

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