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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,477.62, 4,799.57 and 1,985.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,477.62, 4,799.57 and 1,985.19 is: 2,739.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,477.62 : 4,799.57 = 1,985.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,477.62/4,799.57 = 1,985.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,477.62x = 4,799.57 × 1,985.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,477.62x = 9,528,048.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,528,048.44/3,477.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.82

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