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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.46, 5,056.98 and 1,985.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.46, 5,056.98 and 1,985.88 is: 2,740.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.46 : 5,056.98 = 1,985.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.46/5,056.98 = 1,985.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.46x = 5,056.98 × 1,985.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.46x = 10,042,555.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,042,555.44/3,664.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.53

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