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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.45, 4,401.51 and 2,657.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.45, 4,401.51 and 2,657.06 is: 3,670.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.45 : 4,401.51 = 2,657.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.45/4,401.51 = 2,657.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.45x = 4,401.51 × 2,657.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.45x = 11,695,085.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,695,085.45/3,186.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.26

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