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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.48, 4,666.68 and 1,985.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.48, 4,666.68 and 1,985.04 is: 2,739.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.48 : 4,666.68 = 1,985.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.48/4,666.68 = 1,985.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.48x = 4,666.68 × 1,985.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.48x = 9,263,546.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,263,546.47/3,381.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.49

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