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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.60, 2,789.38 and 1,182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.60, 2,789.38 and 1,182.14 is: 1,631.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.60 : 2,789.38 = 1,182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.60/2,789.38 = 1,182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.60x = 2,789.38 × 1,182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.60x = 3,297,423.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297,423.73/2,021.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.10

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