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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.17, 3,014.48 and 1,713.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.17, 3,014.48 and 1,713.22 is: 2,362.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.17 : 3,014.48 = 1,713.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.17/3,014.48 = 1,713.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.17x = 3,014.48 × 1,713.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.17x = 5,164,443.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,164,443.79/2,186.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,362.33

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