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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.23, 3,277.87 and 1,217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.23, 3,277.87 and 1,217.48 is: 1,826.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.23 : 3,277.87 = 1,217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.23/3,277.87 = 1,217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.23x = 3,277.87 × 1,217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.23x = 3,990,741.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,990,741.17/2,185.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.23

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