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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.01, 3,011.08 and 1,187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.01, 3,011.08 and 1,187.29 is: 1,638.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.01 : 3,011.08 = 1,187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.01/3,011.08 = 1,187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.01x = 3,011.08 × 1,187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.01x = 3,575,014.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,014.68/2,182.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.41

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