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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.19, 3,015.83 and 1,301.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.19, 3,015.83 and 1,301.27 is: 1,795.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.19 : 3,015.83 = 1,301.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.19/3,015.83 = 1,301.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.19x = 3,015.83 × 1,301.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.19x = 3,924,397.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,924,397.28/2,186.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.09

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