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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,037.68, 4,556.88 and 985.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,037.68, 4,556.88 and 985.68 is: 1,478.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,037.68 : 4,556.88 = 985.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,037.68/4,556.88 = 985.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,037.68x = 4,556.88 × 985.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,037.68x = 4,491,625.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,491,625.48/3,037.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.64

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