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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.13, 4,119.56 and 1,805.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.13, 4,119.56 and 1,805.51 is: 2,491.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.13 : 4,119.56 = 1,805.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.13/4,119.56 = 1,805.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.13x = 4,119.56 × 1,805.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.13x = 7,437,897.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,437,897.75/2,985.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.65

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