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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.44, 4,569.42 and 1,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.44, 4,569.42 and 1,985.20 is: 2,739.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.44 : 4,569.42 = 1,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.44/4,569.42 = 1,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.44x = 4,569.42 × 1,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.44x = 9,071,212.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,071,212.58/3,311.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.36

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