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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.16, 3,286.94 and 1,636.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.16, 3,286.94 and 1,636.26 is: 2,455.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.16 : 3,286.94 = 1,636.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.16/3,286.94 = 1,636.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.16x = 3,286.94 × 1,636.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.16x = 5,378,288.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,378,288.44/2,190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.66

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