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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.39, 3,014.42 and 1,557.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.39, 3,014.42 and 1,557.63 is: 2,147.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.39 : 3,014.42 = 1,557.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.39/3,014.42 = 1,557.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.39x = 3,014.42 × 1,557.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.39x = 4,695,343.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,695,343.24/2,186.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147.53

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