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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.14, 3,277.08 and 1,210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.14, 3,277.08 and 1,210.20 is: 1,814.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.14 : 3,277.08 = 1,210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.14/3,277.08 = 1,210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.14x = 3,277.08 × 1,210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.14x = 3,965,922.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,965,922.22/2,186.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.12

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