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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185, 3,015.30 and 1,253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185, 3,015.30 and 1,253.56 is: 1,729.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185 : 3,015.30 = 1,253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185/3,015.30 = 1,253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185x = 3,015.30 × 1,253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185x = 3,779,859.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,859.47/2,185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.91

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