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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.95, 5,056.22 and 1,985.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.95, 5,056.22 and 1,985.39 is: 2,739.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.95 : 5,056.22 = 1,985.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.95/5,056.22 = 1,985.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.95x = 5,056.22 × 1,985.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.95x = 10,038,533.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,038,533.42/3,663.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.82

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