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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.43, 3,017.28 and 1,242.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.43, 3,017.28 and 1,242.21 is: 1,714.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.43 : 3,017.28 = 1,242.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.43/3,017.28 = 1,242.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.43x = 3,017.28 × 1,242.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.43x = 3,748,095.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,095.39/2,186.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.25

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