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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.20, 4,478.04 and 1,685.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.20, 4,478.04 and 1,685.36 is: 2,528.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.20 : 4,478.04 = 1,685.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.20/4,478.04 = 1,685.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.20x = 4,478.04 × 1,685.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.20x = 7,547,109.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,547,109.49/2,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.18

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