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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.03, 4,389.04 and 1,985.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.03, 4,389.04 and 1,985.56 is: 2,740.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.03 : 4,389.04 = 1,985.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.03/4,389.04 = 1,985.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.03x = 4,389.04 × 1,985.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.03x = 8,714,679.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,714,679.52/3,180.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.44

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