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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.06, 2,976.35 and 752.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.06, 2,976.35 and 752.16 is: 1,127.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.06 : 2,976.35 = 752.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.06/2,976.35 = 752.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.06x = 2,976.35 × 752.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.06x = 2,238,687.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,687.66/1,986.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.20

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