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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.56, 3,368.60 and 1,985.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.56, 3,368.60 and 1,985.12 is: 2,975.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.56 : 3,368.60 = 1,985.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.56/3,368.60 = 1,985.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.56x = 3,368.60 × 1,985.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.56x = 6,687,075.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,687,075.23/2,247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,975.26

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