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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986.56, 4,474.80 and 2,116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986.56, 4,474.80 and 2,116.56 is: 3,171.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986.56 : 4,474.80 = 2,116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986.56/4,474.80 = 2,116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986.56x = 4,474.80 × 2,116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986.56x = 9,471,182.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,471,182.69/2,986.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.27

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