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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.08, 3,275.76 and 1,773.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.08, 3,275.76 and 1,773.18 is: 2,658.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.08 : 3,275.76 = 1,773.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.08/3,275.76 = 1,773.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.08x = 3,275.76 × 1,773.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.08x = 5,808,512.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,808,512.12/2,185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.26

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