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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.82, 3,015.70 and 1,334.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.82, 3,015.70 and 1,334.77 is: 1,841.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.82 : 3,015.70 = 1,334.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.82/3,015.70 = 1,334.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.82x = 3,015.70 × 1,334.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.82x = 4,025,245.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,245.94/2,185.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.52

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