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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.66, 4,781.84 and 1,337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.66, 4,781.84 and 1,337.62 is: 2,007.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.66 : 4,781.84 = 1,337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.66/4,781.84 = 1,337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.66x = 4,781.84 × 1,337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.66x = 6,396,284.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,396,284.82/3,186.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.21

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