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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.47, 3,015.93 and 1,190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.47, 3,015.93 and 1,190.74 is: 1,643.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.47 : 3,015.93 = 1,190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.47/3,015.93 = 1,190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.47x = 3,015.93 × 1,190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.47x = 3,591,188.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,188.49/2,185.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.21

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