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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.35, 3,015.77 and 1,190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.35, 3,015.77 and 1,190.64 is: 1,643.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.35 : 3,015.77 = 1,190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.35/3,015.77 = 1,190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.35x = 3,015.77 × 1,190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.35x = 3,590,690.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,690.44/2,185.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.07

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