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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.45, 3,277.95 and 1,090.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.45, 3,277.95 and 1,090.25 is: 1,634.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.45 : 3,277.95 = 1,090.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.45/3,277.95 = 1,090.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.45x = 3,277.95 × 1,090.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.45x = 3,573,784.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,784.99/2,186.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.51

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