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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.98, 3,276.18 and 1,405.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.98, 3,276.18 and 1,405.68 is: 2,106.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.98 : 3,276.18 = 1,405.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.98/3,276.18 = 1,405.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.98x = 3,276.18 × 1,405.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.98x = 4,605,260.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,260.70/2,185.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.73

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