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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,192.72, 4,407.98 and 2,186.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,192.72, 4,407.98 and 2,186.11 is: 3,018.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,192.72 : 4,407.98 = 2,186.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,192.72/4,407.98 = 2,186.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,192.72x = 4,407.98 × 2,186.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,192.72x = 9,636,344.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,636,344.57/3,192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.22

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