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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.25, 3,575.58 and 1,213.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.25, 3,575.58 and 1,213.10 is: 1,820.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.25 : 3,575.58 = 1,213.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.25/3,575.58 = 1,213.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.25x = 3,575.58 × 1,213.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.25x = 4,337,522.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,337,522.61/2,382.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.77

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