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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.12, 4,119.51 and 1,726.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.12, 4,119.51 and 1,726.46 is: 2,382.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.12 : 4,119.51 = 1,726.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.12/4,119.51 = 1,726.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.12x = 4,119.51 × 1,726.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.12x = 7,112,170.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,112,170.56/2,985.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.54

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