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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.27, 3,015.66 and 1,190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.27, 3,015.66 and 1,190.54 is: 1,642.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.27 : 3,015.66 = 1,190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.27/3,015.66 = 1,190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.27x = 3,015.66 × 1,190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.27x = 3,590,267.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,267.38/2,185.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.94

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