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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.08, 3,016.71 and 1,191.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.08, 3,016.71 and 1,191.33 is: 1,644.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.08 : 3,016.71 = 1,191.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.08/3,016.71 = 1,191.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.08x = 3,016.71 × 1,191.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.08x = 3,593,898.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,898.71/2,186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.00

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