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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.33, 3,010.29 and 1,186.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.33, 3,010.29 and 1,186.67 is: 1,637.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.33 : 3,010.29 = 1,186.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.33/3,010.29 = 1,186.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.33x = 3,010.29 × 1,186.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.33x = 3,572,219.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572,219.30/2,181.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.64

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