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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.20, 3,011.22 and 1,238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.20, 3,011.22 and 1,238.10 is: 1,708.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.20 : 3,011.22 = 1,238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.20/3,011.22 = 1,238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.20x = 3,011.22 × 1,238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.20x = 3,728,191.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,191.48/2,182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.46

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