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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.31, 4,471.81 and 1,748.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.31, 4,471.81 and 1,748.97 is: 2,619.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.31 : 4,471.81 = 1,748.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.31/4,471.81 = 1,748.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.31x = 4,471.81 × 1,748.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.31x = 7,821,041.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,821,041.61/2,985.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.84

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