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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.40, 4,119.42 and 1,806.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.40, 4,119.42 and 1,806.58 is: 2,492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.40 : 4,119.42 = 1,806.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.40/4,119.42 = 1,806.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.40x = 4,119.42 × 1,806.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.40x = 7,442,061.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,442,061.78/2,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.82

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