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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.80, 3,268.80 and 1,750.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.80, 3,268.80 and 1,750.80 is: 2,621.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.80 : 3,268.80 = 1,750.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.80/3,268.80 = 1,750.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.80x = 3,268.80 × 1,750.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.80x = 5,723,015.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,723,015.04/2,182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.87

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