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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.67, 5,057.30 and 1,986.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.67, 5,057.30 and 1,986.13 is: 2,740.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.67 : 5,057.30 = 1,986.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.67/5,057.30 = 1,986.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.67x = 5,057.30 × 1,986.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.67x = 10,044,452.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,044,452.31/3,664.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.89

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