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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.05, 3,277.59 and 1,014.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.05, 3,277.59 and 1,014.91 is: 1,522.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.05 : 3,277.59 = 1,014.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.05/3,277.59 = 1,014.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.05x = 3,277.59 × 1,014.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.05x = 3,326,446.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326,446.87/2,185.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.36

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