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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.12, 3,279.72 and 953.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.12, 3,279.72 and 953.20 is: 1,430.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.12 : 3,279.72 = 953.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.12/3,279.72 = 953.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.12x = 3,279.72 × 953.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.12x = 3,126,229.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,229.10/2,186.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.04

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