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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.73, 2,741.67 and 1,102.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.73, 2,741.67 and 1,102.69 is: 1,521.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.73 : 2,741.67 = 1,102.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.73/2,741.67 = 1,102.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.73x = 2,741.67 × 1,102.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.73x = 3,023,212.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,212.09/1,986.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.70

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