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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.72, 3,016.14 and 986.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.72, 3,016.14 and 986.44 is: 1,478.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.72 : 3,016.14 = 986.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.72/3,016.14 = 986.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.72x = 3,016.14 × 986.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.72x = 2,975,241.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,241.14/2,011.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.95

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