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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.98, 3,016.79 and 1,939.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.98, 3,016.79 and 1,939.98 is: 2,680.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.98 : 3,016.79 = 1,939.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.98/3,016.79 = 1,939.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.98x = 3,016.79 × 1,939.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.98x = 5,852,532.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,852,532.06/2,182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.98

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