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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.71, 2,740.22 and 1,199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.71, 2,740.22 and 1,199.62 is: 1,655.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.71 : 2,740.22 = 1,199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.71/2,740.22 = 1,199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.71x = 2,740.22 × 1,199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.71x = 3,287,216.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,216.72/1,985.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.44

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