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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.32, 4,480.31 and 2,067.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.32, 4,480.31 and 2,067.31 is: 3,102.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.32 : 4,480.31 = 2,067.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.32/4,480.31 = 2,067.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.32x = 4,480.31 × 2,067.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.32x = 9,262,168.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,262,168.13/2,985.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.58

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