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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.81, 2,986.43 and 1,174.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.81, 2,986.43 and 1,174.47 is: 1,757.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.81 : 2,986.43 = 1,174.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.81/2,986.43 = 1,174.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.81x = 2,986.43 × 1,174.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.81x = 3,507,466.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507,466.57/1,995.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.42

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