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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.80, 3,211.20 and 985.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.80, 3,211.20 and 985.92 is: 1,478.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.80 : 3,211.20 = 985.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.80/3,211.20 = 985.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.80x = 3,211.20 × 985.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.80x = 3,165,986.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165,986.30/2,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.88

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