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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.79, 3,274.43 and 1,940.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.79, 3,274.43 and 1,940.36 is: 2,906.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.79 : 3,274.43 = 1,940.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.79/3,274.43 = 1,940.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.79x = 3,274.43 × 1,940.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.79x = 6,353,546.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,353,546.92/2,185.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,906.76

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