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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.61, 3,016.15 and 1,190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.61, 3,016.15 and 1,190.89 is: 1,643.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.61 : 3,016.15 = 1,190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.61/3,016.15 = 1,190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.61x = 3,016.15 × 1,190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.61x = 3,591,903.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,903.67/2,185.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.43

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