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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.32, 3,009.84 and 1,341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.32, 3,009.84 and 1,341.52 is: 1,850.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.32 : 3,009.84 = 1,341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.32/3,009.84 = 1,341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.32x = 3,009.84 × 1,341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.32x = 4,037,773.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037,773.88/2,182.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.22

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