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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.10, 3,015.72 and 1,300.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.10, 3,015.72 and 1,300.90 is: 1,795.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.10 : 3,015.72 = 1,300.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.10/3,015.72 = 1,300.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.10x = 3,015.72 × 1,300.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.10x = 3,923,169.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,923,169.51/2,185.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.42

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