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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.11, 2,740.76 and 1,089.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.11, 2,740.76 and 1,089.83 is: 1,503.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.11 : 2,740.76 = 1,089.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.11/2,740.76 = 1,089.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.11x = 2,740.76 × 1,089.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.11x = 2,986,948.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,948.77/1,986.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.92

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