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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.83, 2,983.37 and 1,277.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.83, 2,983.37 and 1,277.63 is: 1,763.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.83 : 2,983.37 = 1,277.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.83/2,983.37 = 1,277.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.83x = 2,983.37 × 1,277.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.83x = 3,811,649.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,649.68/2,161.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.16

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