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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.60, 3,276.06 and 1,591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.60, 3,276.06 and 1,591.20 is: 2,385.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.60 : 3,276.06 = 1,591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.60/3,276.06 = 1,591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.60x = 3,276.06 × 1,591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.60x = 5,212,866.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,212,866.67/2,185.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.10

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