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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.08, 2,740.68 and 1,101.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.08, 2,740.68 and 1,101.83 is: 1,520.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.08 : 2,740.68 = 1,101.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.08/2,740.68 = 1,101.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.08x = 2,740.68 × 1,101.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.08x = 3,019,749.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,749.74/1,986.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.46

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