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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.04, 3,015.48 and 1,399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.04, 3,015.48 and 1,399.20 is: 1,930.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.04 : 3,015.48 = 1,399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.04/3,015.48 = 1,399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.04x = 3,015.48 × 1,399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.04x = 4,219,259.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,219,259.62/2,186.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.09

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