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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.55, 3,273.62 and 1,489.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.55, 3,273.62 and 1,489.59 is: 2,234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.55 : 3,273.62 = 1,489.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.55/3,273.62 = 1,489.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.55x = 3,273.62 × 1,489.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.55x = 4,876,344.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,876,344.17/2,182.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,234.25

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