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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.03, 4,466.28 and 2,681.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.03, 4,466.28 and 2,681.88 is: 4,012.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.03 : 4,466.28 = 2,681.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.03/4,466.28 = 2,681.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.03x = 4,466.28 × 2,681.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.03x = 11,978,027.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,978,027.01/2,985.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.70

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