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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.89, 3,275.34 and 1,012.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.89, 3,275.34 and 1,012.14 is: 1,518.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.89 : 3,275.34 = 1,012.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.89/3,275.34 = 1,012.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.89x = 3,275.34 × 1,012.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.89x = 3,315,102.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,102.63/2,182.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.68

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