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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.62, 3,014.76 and 1,300.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.62, 3,014.76 and 1,300.75 is: 1,794.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.62 : 3,014.76 = 1,300.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.62/3,014.76 = 1,300.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.62x = 3,014.76 × 1,300.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.62x = 3,921,449.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921,449.07/2,185.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.20

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