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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.26, 3,276.54 and 1,144.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.26, 3,276.54 and 1,144.01 is: 1,715.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.26 : 3,276.54 = 1,144.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.26/3,276.54 = 1,144.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.26x = 3,276.54 × 1,144.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.26x = 3,748,378.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,378.14/2,185.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.30

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