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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.18, 3,272.96 and 1,141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.18, 3,272.96 and 1,141.84 is: 1,712.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.18 : 3,272.96 = 1,141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.18/3,272.96 = 1,141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.18x = 3,272.96 × 1,141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.18x = 3,737,174.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,737,174.57/2,182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.59

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