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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.08, 3,280.46 and 1,406.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.08, 3,280.46 and 1,406.58 is: 2,110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.08 : 3,280.46 = 1,406.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.08/3,280.46 = 1,406.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.08x = 3,280.46 × 1,406.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.08x = 4,614,229.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614,229.43/2,186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.73

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