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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.41, 3,427.86 and 2,186.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.41, 3,427.86 and 2,186.02 is: 3,014.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.41 : 3,427.86 = 2,186.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.41/3,427.86 = 2,186.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.41x = 3,427.86 × 2,186.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.41x = 7,493,370.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,493,370.52/2,485.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.94

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