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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.02, 3,272.67 and 1,814.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.02, 3,272.67 and 1,814.19 is: 2,720.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.02 : 3,272.67 = 1,814.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.02/3,272.67 = 1,814.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.02x = 3,272.67 × 1,814.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.02x = 5,937,245.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,937,245.19/2,182.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,720.99

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