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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.44, 4,474.49 and 1,035.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.44, 4,474.49 and 1,035.36 is: 1,551.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.44 : 4,474.49 = 1,035.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.44/4,474.49 = 1,035.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.44x = 4,474.49 × 1,035.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.44x = 4,632,702.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632,702.79/2,985.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.77

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