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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.46, 3,007.94 and 1,382.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.46, 3,007.94 and 1,382.48 is: 1,907.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.46 : 3,007.94 = 1,382.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.46/3,007.94 = 1,382.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.46x = 3,007.94 × 1,382.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.46x = 4,158,416.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158,416.89/2,180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.13

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