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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.35, 4,102.65 and 2,182.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.35, 4,102.65 and 2,182.90 is: 3,277.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.35 : 4,102.65 = 2,182.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.35/4,102.65 = 2,182.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.35x = 4,102.65 × 2,182.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.35x = 8,955,674.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,955,674.69/2,732.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.65

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