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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.10, 3,269.55 and 1,814.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.10, 3,269.55 and 1,814.90 is: 2,719.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.10 : 3,269.55 = 1,814.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.10/3,269.55 = 1,814.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.10x = 3,269.55 × 1,814.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.10x = 5,933,906.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,933,906.30/2,182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,719.36

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