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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.03, 3,015.58 and 1,345.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.03, 3,015.58 and 1,345.56 is: 1,857.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.03 : 3,015.58 = 1,345.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.03/3,015.58 = 1,345.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.03x = 3,015.58 × 1,345.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.03x = 4,057,640.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,057,640.46/2,185.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.02

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