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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.66, 2,978.37 and 753.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.66, 2,978.37 and 753.37 is: 1,129.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.66 : 2,978.37 = 753.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.66/2,978.37 = 753.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.66x = 2,978.37 × 753.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.66x = 2,243,807.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,807.16/1,986.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.44

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