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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.39, 3,274.59 and 1,011.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.39, 3,274.59 and 1,011.64 is: 1,517.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.39 : 3,274.59 = 1,011.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.39/3,274.59 = 1,011.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.39x = 3,274.59 × 1,011.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.39x = 3,312,706.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,706.23/2,182.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.93

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