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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,477.52, 4,797.57 and 1,985.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,477.52, 4,797.57 and 1,985.14 is: 2,738.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,477.52 : 4,797.57 = 1,985.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,477.52/4,797.57 = 1,985.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,477.52x = 4,797.57 × 1,985.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,477.52x = 9,523,848.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,523,848.11/3,477.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.69

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