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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,933.68, 4,043.94 and 2,186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,933.68, 4,043.94 and 2,186.50 is: 3,013.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,933.68 : 4,043.94 = 2,186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,933.68/4,043.94 = 2,186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,933.68x = 4,043.94 × 2,186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,933.68x = 8,842,074.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,842,074.81/2,933.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.99

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