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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.61, 3,279.38 and 2,051.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.61, 3,279.38 and 2,051.39 is: 3,082.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.61 : 3,279.38 = 2,051.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.61/3,279.38 = 2,051.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.61x = 3,279.38 × 2,051.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.61x = 6,727,260.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,727,260.68/2,182.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.22

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