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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311, 4,570.16 and 1,985.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311, 4,570.16 and 1,985.52 is: 2,740.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311 : 4,570.16 = 1,985.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311/4,570.16 = 1,985.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311x = 4,570.16 × 1,985.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311x = 9,074,144.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,074,144.08/3,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.61

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