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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.10, 3,010.14 and 1,624.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.10, 3,010.14 and 1,624.61 is: 2,238.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.10 : 3,010.14 = 1,624.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.10/3,010.14 = 1,624.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.10x = 3,010.14 × 1,624.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.10x = 4,890,288.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,890,288.49/2,185.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.02

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