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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986.44, 4,121.55 and 1,727.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986.44, 4,121.55 and 1,727.88 is: 2,384.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986.44 : 4,121.55 = 1,727.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986.44/4,121.55 = 1,727.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986.44x = 4,121.55 × 1,727.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986.44x = 7,121,543.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,121,543.81/2,986.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,384.63

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