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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.34, 3,018.67 and 2,046.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.34, 3,018.67 and 2,046.92 is: 2,826.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.34 : 3,018.67 = 2,046.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.34/3,018.67 = 2,046.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.34x = 3,018.67 × 2,046.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.34x = 6,178,972.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,178,972.77/2,186.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,826.17

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