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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.22, 2,741.04 and 1,090

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.22, 2,741.04 and 1,090 is: 1,504.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.22 : 2,741.04 = 1,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.22/2,741.04 = 1,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.22x = 2,741.04 × 1,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.22x = 2,987,733.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,733.60/1,986.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.23

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