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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.32, 4,282.72 and 1,985

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.32, 4,282.72 and 1,985 is: 2,738.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.32 : 4,282.72 = 1,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.32/4,282.72 = 1,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.32x = 4,282.72 × 1,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.32x = 8,501,199.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,501,199.20/3,104.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.51

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