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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.98, 2,974.65 and 886.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.98, 2,974.65 and 886.78 is: 1,330.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.98 : 2,974.65 = 886.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.98/2,974.65 = 886.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.98x = 2,974.65 × 886.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.98x = 2,637,860.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,860.13/1,982.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.25

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