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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.50, 3,007.62 and 1,395.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.50, 3,007.62 and 1,395.18 is: 1,922.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.50 : 3,007.62 = 1,395.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.50/3,007.62 = 1,395.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.50x = 3,007.62 × 1,395.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.50x = 4,196,171.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,171.27/2,182.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.64

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