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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.30, 3,256.12 and 2,027.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.30, 3,256.12 and 2,027.46 is: 3,025.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.30 : 3,256.12 = 2,027.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.30/3,256.12 = 2,027.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.30x = 3,256.12 × 2,027.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.30x = 6,601,653.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,601,653.06/2,182.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.09

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