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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.15, 3,273.36 and 1,072.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.15, 3,273.36 and 1,072.63 is: 1,609.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.15 : 3,273.36 = 1,072.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.15/3,273.36 = 1,072.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.15x = 3,273.36 × 1,072.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.15x = 3,511,104.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511,104.14/2,182.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.01

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