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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.13, 3,269.99 and 1,357.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.13, 3,269.99 and 1,357.89 is: 2,034.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.13 : 3,269.99 = 1,357.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.13/3,269.99 = 1,357.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.13x = 3,269.99 × 1,357.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.13x = 4,440,279.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,440,279.93/2,182.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.84

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