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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.30, 4,365.50 and 2,182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.30, 4,365.50 and 2,182.41 is: 3,270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.30 : 4,365.50 = 2,182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.30/4,365.50 = 2,182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.30x = 4,365.50 × 2,182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.30x = 9,527,299.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,527,299.94/2,913.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.28

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