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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.51, 2,741.39 and 1,102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.51, 2,741.39 and 1,102.33 is: 1,521.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.51 : 2,741.39 = 1,102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.51/2,741.39 = 1,102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.51x = 2,741.39 × 1,102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.51x = 3,021,916.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,916.44/1,986.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.22

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