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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986.72, 4,120.57 and 1,807.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986.72, 4,120.57 and 1,807.36 is: 2,493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986.72 : 4,120.57 = 1,807.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986.72/4,120.57 = 1,807.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986.72x = 4,120.57 × 1,807.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986.72x = 7,447,353.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,447,353.40/2,986.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.49

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