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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.13, 3,015.48 and 1,190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.13, 3,015.48 and 1,190.41 is: 1,642.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.13 : 3,015.48 = 1,190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.13/3,015.48 = 1,190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.13x = 3,015.48 × 1,190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.13x = 3,589,657.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,657.55/2,185.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.77

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