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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.15, 3,262.43 and 1,952.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.15, 3,262.43 and 1,952.60 is: 2,913.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.15 : 3,262.43 = 1,952.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.15/3,262.43 = 1,952.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.15x = 3,262.43 × 1,952.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.15x = 6,370,220.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,370,220.82/2,186.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,913.90

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