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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,907.77, 7,361.62 and 1,986.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,907.77, 7,361.62 and 1,986.03 is: 2,979.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,907.77 : 7,361.62 = 1,986.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,907.77/7,361.62 = 1,986.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,907.77x = 7,361.62 × 1,986.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,907.77x = 14,620,393.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,620,393.20/4,907.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,979.03

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