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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.67, 2,740.10 and 1,101.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.67, 2,740.10 and 1,101.47 is: 1,519.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.67 : 2,740.10 = 1,101.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.67/2,740.10 = 1,101.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.67x = 2,740.10 × 1,101.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.67x = 3,018,118.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,118.74/1,985.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.95

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