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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.63, 3,258.11 and 2,020.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.63, 3,258.11 and 2,020.01 is: 3,015.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.63 : 3,258.11 = 2,020.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.63/3,258.11 = 2,020.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.63x = 3,258.11 × 2,020.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.63x = 6,581,414.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,581,414.78/2,182.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.36

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