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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.42, 4,822.62 and 1,986.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.42, 4,822.62 and 1,986.07 is: 2,982.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.42 : 4,822.62 = 1,986.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.42/4,822.62 = 1,986.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.42x = 4,822.62 × 1,986.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.42x = 9,578,060.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,578,060.90/3,211.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.50

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