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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.94, 3,013.44 and 1,437.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.94, 3,013.44 and 1,437.29 is: 1,984.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.94 : 3,013.44 = 1,437.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.94/3,013.44 = 1,437.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.94x = 3,013.44 × 1,437.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.94x = 4,331,187.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,331,187.18/2,182.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.11

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