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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186, 3,016.68 and 1,254.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186, 3,016.68 and 1,254.56 is: 1,731.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186 : 3,016.68 = 1,254.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186/3,016.68 = 1,254.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186x = 3,016.68 × 1,254.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186x = 3,784,606.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,784,606.06/2,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.29

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