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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.10, 3,281.55 and 2,045.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.10, 3,281.55 and 2,045.10 is: 3,069.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.10 : 3,281.55 = 2,045.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.10/3,281.55 = 2,045.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.10x = 3,281.55 × 2,045.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.10x = 6,711,097.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,711,097.91/2,186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.90

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