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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.74, 5,057.33 and 1,986.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.74, 5,057.33 and 1,986.19 is: 2,740.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.74 : 5,057.33 = 1,986.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.74/5,057.33 = 1,986.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.74x = 5,057.33 × 1,986.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.74x = 10,044,783.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,044,783.06/3,664.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.93

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