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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.35, 3,015.80 and 1,190.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.35, 3,015.80 and 1,190.63 is: 1,643.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.35 : 3,015.80 = 1,190.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.35/3,015.80 = 1,190.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.35x = 3,015.80 × 1,190.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.35x = 3,590,701.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,701.95/2,185.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.08

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