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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.65, 5,055.89 and 1,985.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.65, 5,055.89 and 1,985.09 is: 2,739.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.65 : 5,055.89 = 1,985.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.65/5,055.89 = 1,985.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.65x = 5,055.89 × 1,985.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.65x = 10,036,361.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,036,361.48/3,663.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.44

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