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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.16, 3,019.68 and 1,814.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.16, 3,019.68 and 1,814.64 is: 2,506.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.16 : 3,019.68 = 1,814.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.16/3,019.68 = 1,814.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.16x = 3,019.68 × 1,814.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.16x = 5,479,632.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,479,632.12/2,186.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,506.51

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