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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.37, 3,274.36 and 1,012.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.37, 3,274.36 and 1,012.93 is: 1,519.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.37 : 3,274.36 = 1,012.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.37/3,274.36 = 1,012.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.37x = 3,274.36 × 1,012.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.37x = 3,316,686.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,686.76/2,182.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.77

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