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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.51, 4,479.07 and 905.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.51, 4,479.07 and 905.58 is: 1,358.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.51 : 4,479.07 = 905.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.51/4,479.07 = 905.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.51x = 4,479.07 × 905.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.51x = 4,056,158.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,056,158.19/2,985.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.62

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