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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.08, 3,273.70 and 1,142.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.08, 3,273.70 and 1,142.60 is: 1,714.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.08 : 3,273.70 = 1,142.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.08/3,273.70 = 1,142.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.08x = 3,273.70 × 1,142.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.08x = 3,740,529.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,529.62/2,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.20

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