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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.38, 3,272.44 and 1,012.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.38, 3,272.44 and 1,012.56 is: 1,519.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.38 : 3,272.44 = 1,012.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.38/3,272.44 = 1,012.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.38x = 3,272.44 × 1,012.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.38x = 3,313,541.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,541.85/2,181.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.01

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