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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.06, 3,279.11 and 1,750.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.06, 3,279.11 and 1,750.08 is: 2,625.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.06 : 3,279.11 = 1,750.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.06/3,279.11 = 1,750.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.06x = 3,279.11 × 1,750.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.06x = 5,738,704.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,738,704.83/2,186.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.14

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