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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.07, 3,014.40 and 1,476.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.07, 3,014.40 and 1,476.69 is: 2,036.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.07 : 3,014.40 = 1,476.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.07/3,014.40 = 1,476.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.07x = 3,014.40 × 1,476.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.07x = 4,451,325.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,451,325.08/2,186.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.22

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