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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.26, 3,249.27 and 2,186.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.26, 3,249.27 and 2,186.21 is: 3,019.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.26 : 3,249.27 = 2,186.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.26/3,249.27 = 2,186.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.26x = 3,249.27 × 2,186.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.26x = 7,103,570.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,103,570.32/2,352.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.90

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