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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.54, 4,571.46 and 1,986

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.54, 4,571.46 and 1,986 is: 2,740.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.54 : 4,571.46 = 1,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.54/4,571.46 = 1,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.54x = 4,571.46 × 1,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.54x = 9,078,919.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,078,919.56/3,312.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.77

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