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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.15, 3,015.37 and 1,190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.15, 3,015.37 and 1,190.38 is: 1,642.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.15 : 3,015.37 = 1,190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.15/3,015.37 = 1,190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.15x = 3,015.37 × 1,190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.15x = 3,589,436.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,436.14/2,185.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.65

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