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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.60, 3,010.83 and 1,625.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.60, 3,010.83 and 1,625.11 is: 2,238.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.60 : 3,010.83 = 1,625.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.60/3,010.83 = 1,625.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.60x = 3,010.83 × 1,625.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.60x = 4,892,914.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,892,914.89/2,185.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.71

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