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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.13, 4,184.78 and 1,985.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.13, 4,184.78 and 1,985.01 is: 2,740.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.13 : 4,184.78 = 1,985.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.13/4,184.78 = 1,985.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.13x = 4,184.78 × 1,985.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.13x = 8,306,820.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,306,820.22/3,031.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.51

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