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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.97, 2,740.51 and 1,239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.97, 2,740.51 and 1,239.88 is: 1,710.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.97 : 2,740.51 = 1,239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.97/2,740.51 = 1,239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.97x = 2,740.51 × 1,239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.97x = 3,397,907.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,907.60/1,985.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.96

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