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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986.33, 4,118.25 and 1,977.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986.33, 4,118.25 and 1,977.58 is: 2,727.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986.33 : 4,118.25 = 1,977.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986.33/4,118.25 = 1,977.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986.33x = 4,118.25 × 1,977.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986.33x = 8,144,168.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,144,168.84/2,986.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727.15

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