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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.52, 4,479.02 and 1,037.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.52, 4,479.02 and 1,037.74 is: 1,556.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.52 : 4,479.02 = 1,037.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.52/4,479.02 = 1,037.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.52x = 4,479.02 × 1,037.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.52x = 4,648,058.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,648,058.21/2,985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.87

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