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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,642.60, 5,026.68 and 1,986.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,642.60, 5,026.68 and 1,986.60 is: 2,741.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,642.60 : 5,026.68 = 1,986.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,642.60/5,026.68 = 1,986.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,642.60x = 5,026.68 × 1,986.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,642.60x = 9,986,002.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,986,002.49/3,642.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,741.45

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