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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.07, 3,014.69 and 1,398.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.07, 3,014.69 and 1,398.96 is: 1,930.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.07 : 3,014.69 = 1,398.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.07/3,014.69 = 1,398.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.07x = 3,014.69 × 1,398.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.07x = 4,217,423.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,423.73/2,185.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.11

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