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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.66, 3,017.80 and 1,347.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.66, 3,017.80 and 1,347.93 is: 1,860.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.66 : 3,017.80 = 1,347.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.66/3,017.80 = 1,347.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.66x = 3,017.80 × 1,347.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.66x = 4,067,783.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,067,783.15/2,186.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.27

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