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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.62, 3,271.04 and 1,025.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.62, 3,271.04 and 1,025.94 is: 1,537.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.62 : 3,271.04 = 1,025.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.62/3,271.04 = 1,025.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.62x = 3,271.04 × 1,025.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.62x = 3,355,890.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,890.78/2,182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.55

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