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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.20, 4,474.73 and 1,010.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.20, 4,474.73 and 1,010.19 is: 1,514.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.20 : 4,474.73 = 1,010.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.20/4,474.73 = 1,010.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.20x = 4,474.73 × 1,010.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.20x = 4,520,315.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,315.95/2,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.24

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