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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.06, 3,014.58 and 1,399.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.06, 3,014.58 and 1,399.57 is: 1,930.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.06 : 3,014.58 = 1,399.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.06/3,014.58 = 1,399.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.06x = 3,014.58 × 1,399.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.06x = 4,219,103.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,219,103.30/2,185.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.88

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