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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.90, 3,267.15 and 1,693.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.90, 3,267.15 and 1,693.30 is: 2,534.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.90 : 3,267.15 = 1,693.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.90/3,267.15 = 1,693.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.90x = 3,267.15 × 1,693.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.90x = 5,532,265.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,532,265.10/2,182.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.36

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