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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.34, 3,268.11 and 2,043.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.34, 3,268.11 and 2,043.93 is: 3,060.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.34 : 3,268.11 = 2,043.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.34/3,268.11 = 2,043.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.34x = 3,268.11 × 2,043.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.34x = 6,679,807.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,679,807.99/2,182.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.84

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