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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.80, 3,182.48 and 1,803.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.80, 3,182.48 and 1,803.66 is: 2,692.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.80 : 3,182.48 = 1,803.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.80/3,182.48 = 1,803.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.80x = 3,182.48 × 1,803.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.80x = 5,740,111.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,740,111.88/2,131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,692.61

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