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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.22, 3,730.14 and 1,187.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.22, 3,730.14 and 1,187.70 is: 1,781.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.22 : 3,730.14 = 1,187.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.22/3,730.14 = 1,187.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.22x = 3,730.14 × 1,187.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.22x = 4,430,287.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,430,287.28/2,486.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.94

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