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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.85, 2,740.34 and 1,101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.85, 2,740.34 and 1,101.60 is: 1,520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.85 : 2,740.34 = 1,101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.85/2,740.34 = 1,101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.85x = 2,740.34 × 1,101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.85x = 3,018,753.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,753.04/1,985.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.13

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