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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.46, 2,980.38 and 1,208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.46, 2,980.38 and 1,208.04 is: 1,812.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.46 : 2,980.38 = 1,208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.46/2,980.38 = 1,208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.46x = 2,980.38 × 1,208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.46x = 3,600,418.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,418.26/1,986.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.48

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