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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.31, 3,015.74 and 1,190.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.31, 3,015.74 and 1,190.59 is: 1,643.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.31 : 3,015.74 = 1,190.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.31/3,015.74 = 1,190.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.31x = 3,015.74 × 1,190.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.31x = 3,590,509.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,509.89/2,185.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.02

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