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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.06, 4,476.05 and 1,340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.06, 4,476.05 and 1,340.20 is: 2,009.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.06 : 4,476.05 = 1,340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.06/4,476.05 = 1,340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.06x = 4,476.05 × 1,340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.06x = 5,998,773.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,998,773.13/2,985.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.60

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