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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.97, 3,015.27 and 1,190.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.97, 3,015.27 and 1,190.25 is: 1,642.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.97 : 3,015.27 = 1,190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.97/3,015.27 = 1,190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.97x = 3,015.27 × 1,190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.97x = 3,588,925.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,925.12/2,184.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.55

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