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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.97, 4,651.55 and 1,985.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.97, 4,651.55 and 1,985.86 is: 2,983.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.97 : 4,651.55 = 1,985.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.97/4,651.55 = 1,985.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.97x = 4,651.55 × 1,985.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.97x = 9,237,327.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,237,327.08/3,095.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983.66

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