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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.94, 3,018.24 and 1,348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.94, 3,018.24 and 1,348.20 is: 1,860.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.94 : 3,018.24 = 1,348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.94/3,018.24 = 1,348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.94x = 3,018.24 × 1,348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.94x = 4,069,191.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,069,191.17/2,186.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.68

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