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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.80, 3,278.70 and 1,201.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.80, 3,278.70 and 1,201.65 is: 1,802.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.80 : 3,278.70 = 1,201.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.80/3,278.70 = 1,201.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.80x = 3,278.70 × 1,201.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.80x = 3,939,849.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,849.86/2,185.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.48

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