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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,933.18, 4,043.25 and 2,186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,933.18, 4,043.25 and 2,186 is: 3,013.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,933.18 : 4,043.25 = 2,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,933.18/4,043.25 = 2,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,933.18x = 4,043.25 × 2,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,933.18x = 8,838,544.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,838,544.50/2,933.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.30

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