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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.19, 3,284.96 and 1,643.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.19, 3,284.96 and 1,643.49 is: 2,469.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.19 : 3,284.96 = 1,643.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.19/3,284.96 = 1,643.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.19x = 3,284.96 × 1,643.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.19x = 5,398,790.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,398,790.69/2,186.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.50

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