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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.40, 5,056.81 and 1,985.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.40, 5,056.81 and 1,985.76 is: 2,740.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.40 : 5,056.81 = 1,985.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.40/5,056.81 = 1,985.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.40x = 5,056.81 × 1,985.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.40x = 10,041,606.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,041,606.06/3,664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.32

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