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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.29, 3,015.20 and 1,832.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.29, 3,015.20 and 1,832.64 is: 2,528.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.29 : 3,015.20 = 1,832.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.29/3,015.20 = 1,832.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.29x = 3,015.20 × 1,832.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.29x = 5,525,769.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,525,769.40/2,185.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.62

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