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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163, 2,986.38 and 1,336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163, 2,986.38 and 1,336.44 is: 1,845.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163 : 2,986.38 = 1,336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163/2,986.38 = 1,336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163x = 2,986.38 × 1,336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163x = 3,991,117.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991,117.69/2,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.18

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