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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,449.68, 8,174.52 and 1,986.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,449.68, 8,174.52 and 1,986.12 is: 2,979.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,449.68 : 8,174.52 = 1,986.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,449.68/8,174.52 = 1,986.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,449.68x = 8,174.52 × 1,986.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,449.68x = 16,235,577.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,235,577.66/5,449.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,979.18

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