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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.68, 3,012.09 and 1,519.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.68, 3,012.09 and 1,519.90 is: 2,097.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.68 : 3,012.09 = 1,519.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.68/3,012.09 = 1,519.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.68x = 3,012.09 × 1,519.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.68x = 4,578,062.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,578,062.36/2,182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.45

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