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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.66, 2,977.55 and 1,164.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.66, 2,977.55 and 1,164.19 is: 1,745.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.66 : 2,977.55 = 1,164.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.66/2,977.55 = 1,164.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.66x = 2,977.55 × 1,164.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.66x = 3,466,425.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466,425.04/1,985.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.73

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