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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.16, 3,009.90 and 1,186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.16, 3,009.90 and 1,186.36 is: 1,637.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.16 : 3,009.90 = 1,186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.16/3,009.90 = 1,186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.16x = 3,009.90 × 1,186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.16x = 3,570,824.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,824.96/2,181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.12

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