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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.44, 3,253.65 and 2,036.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.44, 3,253.65 and 2,036.52 is: 3,036.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.44 : 3,253.65 = 2,036.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.44/3,253.65 = 2,036.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.44x = 3,253.65 × 2,036.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.44x = 6,626,123.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,626,123.30/2,182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.11

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