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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.91, 3,019.04 and 1,391.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.91, 3,019.04 and 1,391.04 is: 1,920.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.91 : 3,019.04 = 1,391.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.91/3,019.04 = 1,391.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.91x = 3,019.04 × 1,391.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.91x = 4,199,583.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,199,583.35/2,186.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.33

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