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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.26, 3,015.02 and 1,628.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.26, 3,015.02 and 1,628.14 is: 2,245.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.26 : 3,015.02 = 1,628.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.26/3,015.02 = 1,628.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.26x = 3,015.02 × 1,628.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.26x = 4,908,874.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,908,874.66/2,186.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.33

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