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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.20, 3,279.30 and 2,101.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.20, 3,279.30 and 2,101.15 is: 3,151.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.20 : 3,279.30 = 2,101.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.20/3,279.30 = 2,101.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.20x = 3,279.30 × 2,101.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.20x = 6,890,301.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,890,301.20/2,186.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.73

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