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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.38, 4,116.57 and 1,865.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.38, 4,116.57 and 1,865.93 is: 2,572.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.38 : 4,116.57 = 1,865.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.38/4,116.57 = 1,865.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.38x = 4,116.57 × 1,865.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.38x = 7,681,231.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,681,231.46/2,985.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.95

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