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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.22, 3,279.46 and 1,259.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.22, 3,279.46 and 1,259.54 is: 1,890.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.22 : 3,279.46 = 1,259.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.22/3,279.46 = 1,259.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.22x = 3,279.46 × 1,259.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.22x = 4,130,618.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,130,618.93/2,185.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.25

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