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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.14, 3,278.28 and 1,090.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.14, 3,278.28 and 1,090.02 is: 1,635.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.14 : 3,278.28 = 1,090.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.14/3,278.28 = 1,090.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.14x = 3,278.28 × 1,090.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.14x = 3,573,390.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,390.77/2,185.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.31

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