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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.07, 3,010.58 and 1,237.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.07, 3,010.58 and 1,237.79 is: 1,707.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.07 : 3,010.58 = 1,237.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.07/3,010.58 = 1,237.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.07x = 3,010.58 × 1,237.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.07x = 3,726,476.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726,476.44/2,182.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.77

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