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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,449.52, 6,676.57 and 1,985.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,449.52, 6,676.57 and 1,985.96 is: 2,979.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,449.52 : 6,676.57 = 1,985.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,449.52/6,676.57 = 1,985.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,449.52x = 6,676.57 × 1,985.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,449.52x = 13,259,400.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,259,400.96/4,449.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,979.96

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