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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.10, 3,279.96 and 1,016.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.10, 3,279.96 and 1,016.67 is: 1,525.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.10 : 3,279.96 = 1,016.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.10/3,279.96 = 1,016.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.10x = 3,279.96 × 1,016.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.10x = 3,334,636.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334,636.93/2,186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.38

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