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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445, 5,168.52 and 1,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445, 5,168.52 and 1,985.20 is: 2,978.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445 : 5,168.52 = 1,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445/5,168.52 = 1,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445x = 5,168.52 × 1,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445x = 10,260,545.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,260,545.90/3,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,978.39

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