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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.37, 3,015.36 and 1,345.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.37, 3,015.36 and 1,345.76 is: 1,856.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.37 : 3,015.36 = 1,345.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.37/3,015.36 = 1,345.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.37x = 3,015.36 × 1,345.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.37x = 4,057,950.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,057,950.87/2,185.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.87

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