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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.42, 3,281.70 and 1,456.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.42, 3,281.70 and 1,456.52 is: 2,186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.42 : 3,281.70 = 1,456.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.42/3,281.70 = 1,456.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.42x = 3,281.70 × 1,456.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.42x = 4,779,861.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,861.68/2,186.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.16

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