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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.05, 3,255.75 and 2,027.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.05, 3,255.75 and 2,027.21 is: 3,024.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.05 : 3,255.75 = 2,027.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.05/3,255.75 = 2,027.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.05x = 3,255.75 × 2,027.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.05x = 6,600,072.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,600,072.68/2,182.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.71

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