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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.20, 3,269.70 and 1,858.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.20, 3,269.70 and 1,858.20 is: 2,784.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.20 : 3,269.70 = 1,858.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.20/3,269.70 = 1,858.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.20x = 3,269.70 × 1,858.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.20x = 6,075,756.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,075,756.54/2,182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,784.23

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