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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.11, 3,014.07 and 1,300.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.11, 3,014.07 and 1,300.25 is: 1,793.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.11 : 3,014.07 = 1,300.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.11/3,014.07 = 1,300.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.11x = 3,014.07 × 1,300.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.11x = 3,919,044.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,919,044.52/2,185.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.52

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