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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.54, 3,016.75 and 1,440.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.54, 3,016.75 and 1,440.23 is: 1,987.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.54 : 3,016.75 = 1,440.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.54/3,016.75 = 1,440.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.54x = 3,016.75 × 1,440.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.54x = 4,344,806.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344,806.65/2,186.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.07

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