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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.51, 3,275.58 and 1,364.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.51, 3,275.58 and 1,364.94 is: 2,049.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.51 : 3,275.58 = 1,364.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.51/3,275.58 = 1,364.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.51x = 3,275.58 × 1,364.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.51x = 4,470,970.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470,970.17/2,181.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.48

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