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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.66, 3,280.95 and 1,146.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.66, 3,280.95 and 1,146.41 is: 1,720.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.66 : 3,280.95 = 1,146.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.66/3,280.95 = 1,146.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.66x = 3,280.95 × 1,146.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.66x = 3,761,305.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,305.49/2,186.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.12

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