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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.18, 3,273.09 and 948.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.18, 3,273.09 and 948.63 is: 1,423.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.18 : 3,273.09 = 948.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.18/3,273.09 = 948.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.18x = 3,273.09 × 948.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.18x = 3,104,951.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,951.37/2,181.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.52

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