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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181, 3,265.40 and 1,486.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181, 3,265.40 and 1,486.80 is: 2,226.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181 : 3,265.40 = 1,486.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181/3,265.40 = 1,486.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181x = 3,265.40 × 1,486.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181x = 4,854,996.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,854,996.72/2,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.04

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