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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.94, 3,211.41 and 986.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.94, 3,211.41 and 986.70 is: 1,480.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.94 : 3,211.41 = 986.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.94/3,211.41 = 986.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.94x = 3,211.41 × 986.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.94x = 3,168,698.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,698.25/2,140.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.05

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