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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.66, 4,117.77 and 1,935.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.66, 4,117.77 and 1,935.90 is: 2,669.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.66 : 4,117.77 = 1,935.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.66/4,117.77 = 1,935.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.66x = 4,117.77 × 1,935.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.66x = 7,971,590.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,971,590.94/2,985.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.96

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