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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.11, 4,396.44 and 1,858.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.11, 4,396.44 and 1,858.86 is: 2,565.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.11 : 4,396.44 = 1,858.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.11/4,396.44 = 1,858.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.11x = 4,396.44 × 1,858.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.11x = 8,172,366.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,172,366.46/3,186.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.00

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