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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.80, 3,020.24 and 1,747.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.80, 3,020.24 and 1,747.32 is: 2,414.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.80 : 3,020.24 = 1,747.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.80/3,020.24 = 1,747.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.80x = 3,020.24 × 1,747.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.80x = 5,277,325.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,277,325.76/2,185.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.37

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