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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.96, 3,033.66 and 1,886.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.96, 3,033.66 and 1,886.28 is: 2,601.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.96 : 3,033.66 = 1,886.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.96/3,033.66 = 1,886.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.96x = 3,033.66 × 1,886.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.96x = 5,722,332.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,722,332.18/2,199.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,601.11

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