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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.93, 2,740.48 and 1,101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.93, 2,740.48 and 1,101.73 is: 1,520.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.93 : 2,740.48 = 1,101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.93/2,740.48 = 1,101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.93x = 2,740.48 × 1,101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.93x = 3,019,269.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,269.03/1,985.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.33

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