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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.70, 2,978.64 and 1,013.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.70, 2,978.64 and 1,013.70 is: 1,520.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.70 : 2,978.64 = 1,013.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.70/2,978.64 = 1,013.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.70x = 2,978.64 × 1,013.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.70x = 3,019,447.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,447.37/1,985.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.60

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