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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.18, 3,277.14 and 1,446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.18, 3,277.14 and 1,446.34 is: 2,168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.18 : 3,277.14 = 1,446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.18/3,277.14 = 1,446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.18x = 3,277.14 × 1,446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.18x = 4,739,858.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,858.67/2,186.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.10

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