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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.91, 3,017.93 and 1,302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.91, 3,017.93 and 1,302.80 is: 1,797.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.91 : 3,017.93 = 1,302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.91/3,017.93 = 1,302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.91x = 3,017.93 × 1,302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.91x = 3,931,737.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,931,737.60/2,186.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.85

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