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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.81, 4,525.12 and 2,186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.81, 4,525.12 and 2,186.09 is: 3,277.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.81 : 4,525.12 = 2,186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.81/4,525.12 = 2,186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.81x = 4,525.12 × 2,186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.81x = 9,892,304.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,892,304.36/3,017.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.98

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