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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.80, 4,594.47 and 1,985.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.80, 4,594.47 and 1,985.52 is: 2,738.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.80 : 4,594.47 = 1,985.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.80/4,594.47 = 1,985.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.80x = 4,594.47 × 1,985.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.80x = 9,122,412.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,122,412.07/3,330.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.81

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