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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.23, 3,011.53 and 1,286.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.23, 3,011.53 and 1,286.01 is: 1,774.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.23 : 3,011.53 = 1,286.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.23/3,011.53 = 1,286.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.23x = 3,011.53 × 1,286.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.23x = 3,872,857.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,857.70/2,182.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.72

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