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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.30, 2,741.04 and 1,102.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.30, 2,741.04 and 1,102.17 is: 1,520.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.30 : 2,741.04 = 1,102.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.30/2,741.04 = 1,102.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.30x = 2,741.04 × 1,102.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.30x = 3,021,092.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,092.06/1,986.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.96

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