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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.99, 2,711.07 and 986.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.99, 2,711.07 and 986.01 is: 1,479.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.99 : 2,711.07 = 986.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.99/2,711.07 = 986.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.99x = 2,711.07 × 986.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.99x = 2,673,142.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673,142.13/1,806.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.33

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