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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.10, 3,273.96 and 1,012.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.10, 3,273.96 and 1,012.68 is: 1,519.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.10 : 3,273.96 = 1,012.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.10/3,273.96 = 1,012.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.10x = 3,273.96 × 1,012.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.10x = 3,315,473.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,473.81/2,182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.40

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