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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.37, 3,012.33 and 1,484.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.37, 3,012.33 and 1,484.15 is: 2,048.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.37 : 3,012.33 = 1,484.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.37/3,012.33 = 1,484.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.37x = 3,012.33 × 1,484.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.37x = 4,470,727.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470,727.09/2,182.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.57

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