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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.18, 4,486.65 and 2,017.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.18, 4,486.65 and 2,017.50 is: 3,032.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.18 : 4,486.65 = 2,017.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.18/4,486.65 = 2,017.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.18x = 4,486.65 × 2,017.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.18x = 9,051,816.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,051,816.38/2,985.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.25

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