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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.84, 2,739.94 and 1,190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.84, 2,739.94 and 1,190.04 is: 1,641.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.84 : 2,739.94 = 1,190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.84/2,739.94 = 1,190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.84x = 2,739.94 × 1,190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.84x = 3,260,635.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260,635.22/1,986.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.11

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