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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.35, 3,010.24 and 1,186.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.35, 3,010.24 and 1,186.62 is: 1,637.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.35 : 3,010.24 = 1,186.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.35/3,010.24 = 1,186.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.35x = 3,010.24 × 1,186.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.35x = 3,572,010.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572,010.99/2,181.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.52

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