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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.75, 3,017.90 and 1,255.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.75, 3,017.90 and 1,255.43 is: 1,732.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.75 : 3,017.90 = 1,255.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.75/3,017.90 = 1,255.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.75x = 3,017.90 × 1,255.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.75x = 3,788,762.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,762.20/2,186.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.60

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