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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.62, 3,286.80 and 1,326.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.62, 3,286.80 and 1,326.14 is: 1,987.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.62 : 3,286.80 = 1,326.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.62/3,286.80 = 1,326.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.62x = 3,286.80 × 1,326.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.62x = 4,358,756.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358,756.95/2,193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.02

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