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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.41, 2,741.43 and 1,200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.41, 2,741.43 and 1,200.44 is: 1,656.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.41 : 2,741.43 = 1,200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.41/2,741.43 = 1,200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.41x = 2,741.43 × 1,200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.41x = 3,290,922.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,922.23/1,986.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.72

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