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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.62, 3,269.75 and 1,010.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.62, 3,269.75 and 1,010.03 is: 1,513.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.62 : 3,269.75 = 1,010.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.62/3,269.75 = 1,010.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.62x = 3,269.75 × 1,010.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.62x = 3,302,524.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,524.19/2,181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.80

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