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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.97, 3,280.52 and 1,075.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.97, 3,280.52 and 1,075.14 is: 1,613.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.97 : 3,280.52 = 1,075.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.97/3,280.52 = 1,075.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.97x = 3,280.52 × 1,075.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.97x = 3,527,020.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527,020.96/2,185.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.48

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