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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.48, 2,741.32 and 1,090.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.48, 2,741.32 and 1,090.22 is: 1,504.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.48 : 2,741.32 = 1,090.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.48/2,741.32 = 1,090.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.48x = 2,741.32 × 1,090.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.48x = 2,988,641.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,641.89/1,986.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.49

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