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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.72, 3,272.73 and 883.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.72, 3,272.73 and 883.17 is: 1,324.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.72 : 3,272.73 = 883.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.72/3,272.73 = 883.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.72x = 3,272.73 × 883.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.72x = 2,890,376.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,376.95/2,181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.82

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