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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.36, 3,017.09 and 1,191.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.36, 3,017.09 and 1,191.62 is: 1,644.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.36 : 3,017.09 = 1,191.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.36/3,017.09 = 1,191.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.36x = 3,017.09 × 1,191.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.36x = 3,595,214.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,214.26/2,186.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.38

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