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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.41, 3,015.87 and 1,190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.41, 3,015.87 and 1,190.68 is: 1,643.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.41 : 3,015.87 = 1,190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.41/3,015.87 = 1,190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.41x = 3,015.87 × 1,190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.41x = 3,590,928.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,928.55/2,185.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.14

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