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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.12, 3,272.90 and 2,032.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.12, 3,272.90 and 2,032.35 is: 3,042.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.12 : 3,272.90 = 2,032.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.12/3,272.90 = 2,032.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.12x = 3,272.90 × 2,032.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.12x = 6,651,668.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,651,668.15/2,186.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.69

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