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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.73, 3,017.75 and 1,192.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.73, 3,017.75 and 1,192.05 is: 1,645.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.73 : 3,017.75 = 1,192.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.73/3,017.75 = 1,192.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.73x = 3,017.75 × 1,192.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.73x = 3,597,302.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597,302.93/2,186.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.06

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