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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.06, 3,270.75 and 1,084.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.06, 3,270.75 and 1,084.06 is: 1,624.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.06 : 3,270.75 = 1,084.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.06/3,270.75 = 1,084.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.06x = 3,270.75 × 1,084.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.06x = 3,545,689.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,689.25/2,182.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.93

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