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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.68, 2,980.64 and 1,294.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.68, 2,980.64 and 1,294.74 is: 1,942.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.68 : 2,980.64 = 1,294.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.68/2,980.64 = 1,294.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.68x = 2,980.64 × 1,294.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.68x = 3,859,157.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,157.07/1,986.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.51

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