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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.13, 3,015.62 and 1,302.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.13, 3,015.62 and 1,302.21 is: 1,796.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.13 : 3,015.62 = 1,302.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.13/3,015.62 = 1,302.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.13x = 3,015.62 × 1,302.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.13x = 3,926,964.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,926,964.01/2,186.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.31

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