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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.28, 3,262.61 and 1,952.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.28, 3,262.61 and 1,952.73 is: 2,914.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.28 : 3,262.61 = 1,952.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.28/3,262.61 = 1,952.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.28x = 3,262.61 × 1,952.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.28x = 6,370,980.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,370,980.11/2,186.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,914.08

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