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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.77, 3,286.58 and 1,826.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.77, 3,286.58 and 1,826.73 is: 2,739.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.77 : 3,286.58 = 1,826.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.77/3,286.58 = 1,826.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.77x = 3,286.58 × 1,826.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.77x = 6,003,685.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,003,685.15/2,191.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.19

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