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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.16, 3,015.50 and 1,190.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.16, 3,015.50 and 1,190.39 is: 1,642.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.16 : 3,015.50 = 1,190.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.16/3,015.50 = 1,190.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.16x = 3,015.50 × 1,190.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.16x = 3,589,600.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,600.02/2,185.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.72

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