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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.92, 2,741.92 and 1,102.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.92, 2,741.92 and 1,102.85 is: 1,521.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.92 : 2,741.92 = 1,102.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.92/2,741.92 = 1,102.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.92x = 2,741.92 × 1,102.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.92x = 3,023,926.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,926.47/1,986.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.92

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