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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.80, 3,237.21 and 1,186.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.80, 3,237.21 and 1,186.79 is: 1,777.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.80 : 3,237.21 = 1,186.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.80/3,237.21 = 1,186.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.80x = 3,237.21 × 1,186.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.80x = 3,841,872.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,841,872.27/2,161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.16

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