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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.84, 4,477.22 and 1,230.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.84, 4,477.22 and 1,230.53 is: 1,845.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.84 : 4,477.22 = 1,230.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.84/4,477.22 = 1,230.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.84x = 4,477.22 × 1,230.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.84x = 5,509,324.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,509,324.99/2,985.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.15

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