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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313.54, 4,571.68 and 1,986.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313.54, 4,571.68 and 1,986.76 is: 2,741.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313.54 : 4,571.68 = 1,986.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313.54/4,571.68 = 1,986.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313.54x = 4,571.68 × 1,986.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313.54x = 9,082,830.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,082,830.96/3,313.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,741.13

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