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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.08, 3,816.96 and 985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.08, 3,816.96 and 985.20 is: 1,476.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.08 : 3,816.96 = 985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.08/3,816.96 = 985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.08x = 3,816.96 × 985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.08x = 3,760,468.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,760,468.99/2,546.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.96

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