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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,988.81, 4,126.59 and 1,870.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,988.81, 4,126.59 and 1,870.20 is: 2,582.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,988.81 : 4,126.59 = 1,870.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,988.81/4,126.59 = 1,870.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,988.81x = 4,126.59 × 1,870.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,988.81x = 7,717,548.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,717,548.62/2,988.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.15

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