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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.25, 3,277.76 and 1,407.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.25, 3,277.76 and 1,407.12 is: 2,109.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.25 : 3,277.76 = 1,407.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.25/3,277.76 = 1,407.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.25x = 3,277.76 × 1,407.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.25x = 4,612,194.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,194.62/2,186.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.64

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