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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.83, 3,237.88 and 1,767.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.83, 3,237.88 and 1,767.37 is: 2,663.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.83 : 3,237.88 = 1,767.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.83/3,237.88 = 1,767.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.83x = 3,237.88 × 1,767.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.83x = 5,722,531.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,722,531.98/2,148.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.09

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