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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.64, 2,744.28 and 1,613.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.64, 2,744.28 and 1,613.20 is: 2,228.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.64 : 2,744.28 = 1,613.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.64/2,744.28 = 1,613.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.64x = 2,744.28 × 1,613.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.64x = 4,427,072.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,427,072.50/1,986.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.42

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