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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.91, 2,741.68 and 1,102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.91, 2,741.68 and 1,102.66 is: 1,521.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.91 : 2,741.68 = 1,102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.91/2,741.68 = 1,102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.91x = 2,741.68 × 1,102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.91x = 3,023,140.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,140.87/1,986.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.53

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