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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.24, 3,257.24 and 2,076.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.24, 3,257.24 and 2,076.08 is: 3,093.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.24 : 3,257.24 = 2,076.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.24/3,257.24 = 2,076.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.24x = 3,257.24 × 2,076.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.24x = 6,762,290.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,762,290.82/2,186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.11

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