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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,476.93, 4,798.20 and 1,985.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,476.93, 4,798.20 and 1,985.67 is: 2,740.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,476.93 : 4,798.20 = 1,985.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,476.93/4,798.20 = 1,985.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,476.93x = 4,798.20 × 1,985.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,476.93x = 9,527,649.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,527,649.24/3,476.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.25

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