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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.19, 3,276.63 and 1,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.19, 3,276.63 and 1,014.60 is: 1,520.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.19 : 3,276.63 = 1,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.19/3,276.63 = 1,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.19x = 3,276.63 × 1,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.19x = 3,324,468.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,468.80/2,186.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.67

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