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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.73, 2,741.39 and 1,189.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.73, 2,741.39 and 1,189.87 is: 1,641.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.73 : 2,741.39 = 1,189.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.73/2,741.39 = 1,189.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.73x = 2,741.39 × 1,189.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.73x = 3,261,878.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,878.06/1,986.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.84

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