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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.54, 4,367.97 and 1,986.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.54, 4,367.97 and 1,986.18 is: 2,740.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.54 : 4,367.97 = 1,986.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.54/4,367.97 = 1,986.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.54x = 4,367.97 × 1,986.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.54x = 8,675,574.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,675,574.65/3,165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.63

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