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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,781.20, 4,163.52 and 1,682.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,781.20, 4,163.52 and 1,682.23 is: 2,518.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,781.20 : 4,163.52 = 1,682.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,781.20/4,163.52 = 1,682.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,781.20x = 4,163.52 × 1,682.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,781.20x = 7,003,998.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,003,998.25/2,781.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.34

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