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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.09, 4,475.89 and 1,136.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.09, 4,475.89 and 1,136.33 is: 1,703.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.09 : 4,475.89 = 1,136.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.09/4,475.89 = 1,136.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.09x = 4,475.89 × 1,136.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.09x = 5,086,083.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,086,083.91/2,985.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.83

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