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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.05, 3,015.42 and 1,190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.05, 3,015.42 and 1,190.38 is: 1,642.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.05 : 3,015.42 = 1,190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.05/3,015.42 = 1,190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.05x = 3,015.42 × 1,190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.05x = 3,589,495.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,495.66/2,185.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.75

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