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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.37, 3,010.28 and 1,186.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.37, 3,010.28 and 1,186.65 is: 1,637.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.37 : 3,010.28 = 1,186.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.37/3,010.28 = 1,186.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.37x = 3,010.28 × 1,186.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.37x = 3,572,142.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572,142.83/2,181.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.57

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