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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.33, 3,273.18 and 948.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.33, 3,273.18 and 948.75 is: 1,423.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.33 : 3,273.18 = 948.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.33/3,273.18 = 948.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.33x = 3,273.18 × 948.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.33x = 3,105,429.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,429.53/2,181.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.64

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