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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.24, 3,010.09 and 1,186.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.24, 3,010.09 and 1,186.49 is: 1,637.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.24 : 3,010.09 = 1,186.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.24/3,010.09 = 1,186.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.24x = 3,010.09 × 1,186.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.24x = 3,571,441.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,441.68/2,181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.34

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