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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.27, 4,018.37 and 2,182.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.27, 4,018.37 and 2,182.51 is: 3,278.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.27 : 4,018.37 = 2,182.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.27/4,018.37 = 2,182.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.27x = 4,018.37 × 2,182.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.27x = 8,770,132.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,770,132.71/2,675.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.22

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