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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.22, 3,017.08 and 1,191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.22, 3,017.08 and 1,191.46 is: 1,644.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.22 : 3,017.08 = 1,191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.22/3,017.08 = 1,191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.22x = 3,017.08 × 1,191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.22x = 3,594,730.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,730.14/2,186.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.27

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