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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.32, 3,015.56 and 1,190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.32, 3,015.56 and 1,190.58 is: 1,642.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.32 : 3,015.56 = 1,190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.32/3,015.56 = 1,190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.32x = 3,015.56 × 1,190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.32x = 3,590,265.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,265.42/2,185.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.90

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