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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.21, 3,011.43 and 1,187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.21, 3,011.43 and 1,187.48 is: 1,638.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.21 : 3,011.43 = 1,187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.21/3,011.43 = 1,187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.21x = 3,011.43 × 1,187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.21x = 3,576,024.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576,024.88/2,182.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.72

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