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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.47, 3,273.93 and 1,259.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.47, 3,273.93 and 1,259.07 is: 1,888.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.47 : 3,273.93 = 1,259.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.47/3,273.93 = 1,259.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.47x = 3,273.93 × 1,259.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.47x = 4,122,100.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,100.75/2,182.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.73

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