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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.36, 4,668.38 and 1,985.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.36, 4,668.38 and 1,985.40 is: 2,740.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.36 : 4,668.38 = 1,985.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.36/4,668.38 = 1,985.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.36x = 4,668.38 × 1,985.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.36x = 9,268,601.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,268,601.65/3,382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.28

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