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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.78, 4,441.08 and 2,975.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.78, 4,441.08 and 2,975.79 is: 4,426.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.78 : 4,441.08 = 2,975.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.78/4,441.08 = 2,975.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.78x = 4,441.08 × 2,975.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.78x = 13,215,721.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,215,721.45/2,985.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.22

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