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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.28, 3,254.79 and 1,855.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.28, 3,254.79 and 1,855.35 is: 2,767.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.28 : 3,254.79 = 1,855.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.28/3,254.79 = 1,855.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.28x = 3,254.79 × 1,855.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.28x = 6,038,774.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,038,774.63/2,182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.18

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