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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.93, 3,013.35 and 1,921.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.93, 3,013.35 and 1,921.45 is: 2,648.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.93 : 3,013.35 = 1,921.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.93/3,013.35 = 1,921.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.93x = 3,013.35 × 1,921.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.93x = 5,790,001.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,790,001.36/2,185.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,648.76

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