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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.20, 3,281.70 and 1,866.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.20, 3,281.70 and 1,866.20 is: 2,796.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.20 : 3,281.70 = 1,866.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.20/3,281.70 = 1,866.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.20x = 3,281.70 × 1,866.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.20x = 6,124,308.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,124,308.54/2,190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.23

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