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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.04, 3,278.94 and 1,209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.04, 3,278.94 and 1,209.12 is: 1,813.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.04 : 3,278.94 = 1,209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.04/3,278.94 = 1,209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.04x = 3,278.94 × 1,209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.04x = 3,964,631.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,964,631.93/2,186.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.61

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