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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.68, 4,478.97 and 905.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.68, 4,478.97 and 905.42 is: 1,358.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.68 : 4,478.97 = 905.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.68/4,478.97 = 905.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.68x = 4,478.97 × 905.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.68x = 4,055,326.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,055,326.62/2,985.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.26

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