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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.88, 3,250.44 and 2,151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.88, 3,250.44 and 2,151.84 is: 3,204.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.88 : 3,250.44 = 2,151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.88/3,250.44 = 2,151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.88x = 3,250.44 × 2,151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.88x = 6,994,426.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,994,426.81/2,182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.22

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