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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.08, 3,280.32 and 2,112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.08, 3,280.32 and 2,112.96 is: 3,176.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.08 : 3,280.32 = 2,112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.08/3,280.32 = 2,112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.08x = 3,280.32 × 2,112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.08x = 6,931,184.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,931,184.95/2,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.41

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