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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.42, 4,821.12 and 1,985.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.42, 4,821.12 and 1,985.07 is: 2,981.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.42 : 4,821.12 = 1,985.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.42/4,821.12 = 1,985.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.42x = 4,821.12 × 1,985.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.42x = 9,570,260.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,570,260.68/3,210.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,981.00

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