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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986.81, 4,124.42 and 1,869.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986.81, 4,124.42 and 1,869.65 is: 2,581.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986.81 : 4,124.42 = 1,869.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986.81/4,124.42 = 1,869.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986.81x = 4,124.42 × 1,869.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986.81x = 7,711,214.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,711,214.36/2,986.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.76

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