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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.76, 4,208.23 and 1,986.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.76, 4,208.23 and 1,986.27 is: 2,976.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.76 : 4,208.23 = 1,986.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.76/4,208.23 = 1,986.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.76x = 4,208.23 × 1,986.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.76x = 8,358,688.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,358,688.49/2,807.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,976.99

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