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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.27, 3,477.56 and 1,986.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.27, 3,477.56 and 1,986.51 is: 2,994.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.27 : 3,477.56 = 1,986.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.27/3,477.56 = 1,986.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.27x = 3,477.56 × 1,986.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.27x = 6,908,212.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,908,212.68/2,307.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.11

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