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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.65, 2,975.43 and 1,061.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.65, 2,975.43 and 1,061.34 is: 1,590.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.65 : 2,975.43 = 1,061.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.65/2,975.43 = 1,061.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.65x = 2,975.43 × 1,061.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.65x = 3,157,935.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,935.70/1,985.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.38

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