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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.71, 3,467.36 and 1,985.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.71, 3,467.36 and 1,985.95 is: 2,985.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.71 : 3,467.36 = 1,985.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.71/3,467.36 = 1,985.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.71x = 3,467.36 × 1,985.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.71x = 6,886,003.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,886,003.59/2,306.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,985.21

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