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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.86, 2,979.71 and 670.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.86, 2,979.71 and 670.46 is: 1,005.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.86 : 2,979.71 = 670.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.86/2,979.71 = 670.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.86x = 2,979.71 × 670.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.86x = 1,997,758.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,758.12/1,986.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.49

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