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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.68, 3,016.25 and 1,190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.68, 3,016.25 and 1,190.96 is: 1,643.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.68 : 3,016.25 = 1,190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.68/3,016.25 = 1,190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.68x = 3,016.25 × 1,190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.68x = 3,592,225.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592,225.56/2,185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.53

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