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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.80, 3,279.35 and 2,055.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.80, 3,279.35 and 2,055.25 is: 3,083.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.80 : 3,279.35 = 2,055.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.80/3,279.35 = 2,055.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.80x = 3,279.35 × 2,055.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.80x = 6,739,898.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,739,898.69/2,185.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.49

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