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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.80, 3,272.70 and 1,359.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.80, 3,272.70 and 1,359.96 is: 2,039.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.80 : 3,272.70 = 1,359.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.80/3,272.70 = 1,359.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.80x = 3,272.70 × 1,359.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.80x = 4,450,741.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,741.09/2,182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.01

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