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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.64, 4,538.07 and 1,985.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.64, 4,538.07 and 1,985.43 is: 2,976.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.64 : 4,538.07 = 1,985.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.64/4,538.07 = 1,985.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.64x = 4,538.07 × 1,985.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.64x = 9,010,020.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,010,020.32/3,026.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,976.91

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