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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,294.04, 6,441.06 and 1,985.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,294.04, 6,441.06 and 1,985.24 is: 2,977.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,294.04 : 6,441.06 = 1,985.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,294.04/6,441.06 = 1,985.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,294.04x = 6,441.06 × 1,985.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,294.04x = 12,787,049.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,787,049.95/4,294.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,977.86

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