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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.24, 3,012.14 and 1,298.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.24, 3,012.14 and 1,298.63 is: 1,792.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.24 : 3,012.14 = 1,298.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.24/3,012.14 = 1,298.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.24x = 3,012.14 × 1,298.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.24x = 3,911,658.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,911,658.84/2,182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.50

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