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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.64, 3,279.96 and 1,033.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.64, 3,279.96 and 1,033.20 is: 1,549.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.64 : 3,279.96 = 1,033.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.64/3,279.96 = 1,033.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.64x = 3,279.96 × 1,033.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.64x = 3,388,854.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,388,854.67/2,186.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.80

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