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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.11, 3,017.97 and 1,699.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.11, 3,017.97 and 1,699.96 is: 2,346.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.11 : 3,017.97 = 1,699.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.11/3,017.97 = 1,699.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.11x = 3,017.97 × 1,699.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.11x = 5,130,413.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,130,413.19/2,186.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.82

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