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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.26, 3,280.20 and 1,016.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.26, 3,280.20 and 1,016.89 is: 1,525.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.26 : 3,280.20 = 1,016.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.26/3,280.20 = 1,016.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.26x = 3,280.20 × 1,016.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.26x = 3,335,581.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335,581.09/2,186.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.71

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