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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.13, 7,658.19 and 1,985.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.13, 7,658.19 and 1,985.39 is: 2,978.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.13 : 7,658.19 = 1,985.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.13/7,658.19 = 1,985.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.13x = 7,658.19 × 1,985.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.13x = 15,204,455.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,204,455.55/5,105.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,978.27

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