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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.74, 4,747.89 and 2,186.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.74, 4,747.89 and 2,186.59 is: 3,274.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.74 : 4,747.89 = 2,186.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.74/4,747.89 = 2,186.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.74x = 4,747.89 × 2,186.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.74x = 10,381,688.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,381,688.80/3,170.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.22

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