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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.68, 4,400.43 and 1,085.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.68, 4,400.43 and 1,085.61 is: 1,627.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.68 : 4,400.43 = 1,085.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.68/4,400.43 = 1,085.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.68x = 4,400.43 × 1,085.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.68x = 4,777,150.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,777,150.81/2,935.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.27

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