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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,557.67, 4,909.66 and 1,985.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,557.67, 4,909.66 and 1,985.77 is: 2,740.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,557.67 : 4,909.66 = 1,985.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,557.67/4,909.66 = 1,985.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,557.67x = 4,909.66 × 1,985.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,557.67x = 9,749,440.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,749,440.26/3,557.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.40

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