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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.91, 3,274.65 and 1,087.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.91, 3,274.65 and 1,087.16 is: 1,630.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.91 : 3,274.65 = 1,087.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.91/3,274.65 = 1,087.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.91x = 3,274.65 × 1,087.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.91x = 3,560,052.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,052.12/2,182.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.88

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