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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.37, 3,281.03 and 953.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.37, 3,281.03 and 953.07 is: 1,430.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.37 : 3,281.03 = 953.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.37/3,281.03 = 953.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.37x = 3,281.03 × 953.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.37x = 3,127,043.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,043.13/2,186.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.24

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