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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986.11, 4,478.09 and 1,136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986.11, 4,478.09 and 1,136.30 is: 1,704.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986.11 : 4,478.09 = 1,136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986.11/4,478.09 = 1,136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986.11x = 4,478.09 × 1,136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986.11x = 5,088,425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,088,425.60/2,986.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.03

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