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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.53, 2,741.37 and 1,102.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.53, 2,741.37 and 1,102.28 is: 1,521.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.53 : 2,741.37 = 1,102.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.53/2,741.37 = 1,102.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.53x = 2,741.37 × 1,102.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.53x = 3,021,757.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,757.32/1,986.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.12

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