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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.84, 3,269.20 and 1,256.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.84, 3,269.20 and 1,256.10 is: 1,881.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.84 : 3,269.20 = 1,256.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.84/3,269.20 = 1,256.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.84x = 3,269.20 × 1,256.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.84x = 4,106,447.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,106,447.78/2,182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.24

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