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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.35, 3,015.79 and 1,190.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.35, 3,015.79 and 1,190.65 is: 1,643.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.35 : 3,015.79 = 1,190.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.35/3,015.79 = 1,190.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.35x = 3,015.79 × 1,190.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.35x = 3,590,753.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,753.34/2,185.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.11

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