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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.44, 3,011.94 and 1,832.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.44, 3,011.94 and 1,832.52 is: 2,529.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.44 : 3,011.94 = 1,832.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.44/3,011.94 = 1,832.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.44x = 3,011.94 × 1,832.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.44x = 5,519,440.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,519,440.29/2,182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.02

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