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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.37, 3,275.89 and 1,209.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.37, 3,275.89 and 1,209.29 is: 1,815.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.37 : 3,275.89 = 1,209.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.37/3,275.89 = 1,209.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.37x = 3,275.89 × 1,209.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.37x = 3,961,481.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961,481.62/2,182.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.22

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