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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.19, 3,016.95 and 1,191.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.19, 3,016.95 and 1,191.48 is: 1,644.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.19 : 3,016.95 = 1,191.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.19/3,016.95 = 1,191.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.19x = 3,016.95 × 1,191.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.19x = 3,594,635.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,635.59/2,186.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.25

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