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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,477.87, 4,799.52 and 1,985.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,477.87, 4,799.52 and 1,985.58 is: 2,740.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,477.87 : 4,799.52 = 1,985.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,477.87/4,799.52 = 1,985.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,477.87x = 4,799.52 × 1,985.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,477.87x = 9,529,830.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,529,830.92/3,477.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.13

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