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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.19, 4,987.80 and 985.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.19, 4,987.80 and 985.23 is: 1,477.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.19 : 4,987.80 = 985.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.19/4,987.80 = 985.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.19x = 4,987.80 × 985.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.19x = 4,914,130.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,914,130.19/3,325.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.85

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