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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.80, 4,121.08 and 1,936.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.80, 4,121.08 and 1,936.04 is: 2,672.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.80 : 4,121.08 = 1,936.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.80/4,121.08 = 1,936.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.80x = 4,121.08 × 1,936.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.80x = 7,978,550.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,978,550.28/2,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,672.17

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