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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.01, 4,119.85 and 1,725.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.01, 4,119.85 and 1,725.89 is: 2,382.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.01 : 4,119.85 = 1,725.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.01/4,119.85 = 1,725.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.01x = 4,119.85 × 1,725.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.01x = 7,110,407.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,110,407.92/2,985.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.04

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