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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.55, 4,475.12 and 1,890.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.55, 4,475.12 and 1,890.23 is: 2,833.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.55 : 4,475.12 = 1,890.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.55/4,475.12 = 1,890.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.55x = 4,475.12 × 1,890.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.55x = 8,458,974.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,458,974.25/2,985.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.31

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