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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.02, 3,267.69 and 1,399.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.02, 3,267.69 and 1,399.56 is: 2,095.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.02 : 3,267.69 = 1,399.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.02/3,267.69 = 1,399.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.02x = 3,267.69 × 1,399.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.02x = 4,573,328.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,573,328.22/2,182.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.91

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