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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.76, 3,017.75 and 1,192.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.76, 3,017.75 and 1,192.06 is: 1,645.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.76 : 3,017.75 = 1,192.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.76/3,017.75 = 1,192.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.76x = 3,017.75 × 1,192.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.76x = 3,597,339.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597,339.07/2,186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.05

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