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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.19, 3,279.22 and 887.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.19, 3,279.22 and 887.63 is: 1,331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.19 : 3,279.22 = 887.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.19/3,279.22 = 887.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.19x = 3,279.22 × 887.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.19x = 2,910,715.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,715.43/2,186.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.41

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