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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.89, 2,978.37 and 1,119.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.89, 2,978.37 and 1,119.38 is: 1,677.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.89 : 2,978.37 = 1,119.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.89/2,978.37 = 1,119.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.89x = 2,978.37 × 1,119.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.89x = 3,333,912.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,912.92/1,986.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.96

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