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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.04, 3,278.48 and 1,309.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.04, 3,278.48 and 1,309.23 is: 1,964.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.04 : 3,278.48 = 1,309.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.04/3,278.48 = 1,309.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.04x = 3,278.48 × 1,309.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.04x = 4,292,277.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292,277.82/2,185.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.39

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