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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.76, 3,016.29 and 1,191.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.76, 3,016.29 and 1,191.05 is: 1,643.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.76 : 3,016.29 = 1,191.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.76/3,016.29 = 1,191.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.76x = 3,016.29 × 1,191.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.76x = 3,592,537.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592,537.12/2,185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.61

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