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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.96, 3,015.21 and 1,190.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.96, 3,015.21 and 1,190.25 is: 1,642.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.96 : 3,015.21 = 1,190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.96/3,015.21 = 1,190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.96x = 3,015.21 × 1,190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.96x = 3,588,853.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,853.70/2,184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.53

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