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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.64, 3,017.48 and 1,191.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.64, 3,017.48 and 1,191.90 is: 1,644.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.64 : 3,017.48 = 1,191.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.64/3,017.48 = 1,191.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.64x = 3,017.48 × 1,191.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.64x = 3,596,522.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,522.30/2,186.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.77

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