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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.92, 4,476.06 and 1,036.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.92, 4,476.06 and 1,036.76 is: 1,554.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.92 : 4,476.06 = 1,036.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.92/4,476.06 = 1,036.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.92x = 4,476.06 × 1,036.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.92x = 4,640,599.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640,599.97/2,985.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.16

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