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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.74, 3,273.83 and 2,032.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.74, 3,273.83 and 2,032.97 is: 3,043.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.74 : 3,273.83 = 2,032.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.74/3,273.83 = 2,032.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.74x = 3,273.83 × 2,032.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.74x = 6,655,598.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,655,598.18/2,186.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.62

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