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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.84, 7,360.52 and 1,985.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.84, 7,360.52 and 1,985.16 is: 2,977.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.84 : 7,360.52 = 1,985.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.84/7,360.52 = 1,985.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.84x = 7,360.52 × 1,985.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.84x = 14,611,809.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,611,809.88/4,906.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,977.85

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