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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.15, 3,275.62 and 1,402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.15, 3,275.62 and 1,402.96 is: 2,103.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.15 : 3,275.62 = 1,402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.15/3,275.62 = 1,402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.15x = 3,275.62 × 1,402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.15x = 4,595,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,563.84/2,185.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.09

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