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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.33, 3,015.54 and 1,241.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.33, 3,015.54 and 1,241.17 is: 1,712.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.33 : 3,015.54 = 1,241.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.33/3,015.54 = 1,241.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.33x = 3,015.54 × 1,241.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.33x = 3,742,783.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,783.13/2,185.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.68

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