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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.36, 2,922.66 and 1,186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.36, 2,922.66 and 1,186.68 is: 1,637.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.36 : 2,922.66 = 1,186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.36/2,922.66 = 1,186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.36x = 2,922.66 × 1,186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.36x = 3,468,262.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,262.17/2,118.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.24

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