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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.14, 2,997.15 and 1,986.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.14, 2,997.15 and 1,986.14 is: 2,725.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.14 : 2,997.15 = 1,986.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.14/2,997.15 = 1,986.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.14x = 2,997.15 × 1,986.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.14x = 5,952,751.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,952,751.96/2,184.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.45

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