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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.79, 4,481.01 and 2,067.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.79, 4,481.01 and 2,067.78 is: 3,103.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.79 : 4,481.01 = 2,067.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.79/4,481.01 = 2,067.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.79x = 4,481.01 × 2,067.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.79x = 9,265,742.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,265,742.86/2,985.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.28

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