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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.09, 2,084.33 and 986.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.09, 2,084.33 and 986.11 is: 1,361.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.09 : 2,084.33 = 986.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.09/2,084.33 = 986.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.09x = 2,084.33 × 986.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.09x = 2,055,363.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,363.30/1,510.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.09

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