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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.12, 3,276.60 and 2,083.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.12, 3,276.60 and 2,083.60 is: 3,124.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.12 : 3,276.60 = 2,083.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.12/3,276.60 = 2,083.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.12x = 3,276.60 × 2,083.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.12x = 6,827,123.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,827,123.76/2,185.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.37

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