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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.08, 4,361.76 and 1,985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.08, 4,361.76 and 1,985.60 is: 2,976.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.08 : 4,361.76 = 1,985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.08/4,361.76 = 1,985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.08x = 4,361.76 × 1,985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.08x = 8,660,710.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,660,710.66/2,910.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,976.11

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