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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.94, 3,011.42 and 1,343.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.94, 3,011.42 and 1,343.30 is: 1,853.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.94 : 3,011.42 = 1,343.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.94/3,011.42 = 1,343.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.94x = 3,011.42 × 1,343.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.94x = 4,045,218.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,218.71/2,182.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.11

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