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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.40, 3,113.70 and 1,985.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.40, 3,113.70 and 1,985.64 is: 2,979.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.40 : 3,113.70 = 1,985.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.40/3,113.70 = 1,985.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.40x = 3,113.70 × 1,985.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.40x = 6,182,687.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,182,687.27/2,075.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,979.03

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