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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,558.06, 4,909.67 and 1,986.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,558.06, 4,909.67 and 1,986.22 is: 2,740.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,558.06 : 4,909.67 = 1,986.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,558.06/4,909.67 = 1,986.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,558.06x = 4,909.67 × 1,986.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,558.06x = 9,751,684.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,751,684.75/3,558.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.73

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