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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.12, 3,273.36 and 883.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.12, 3,273.36 and 883.42 is: 1,325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.12 : 3,273.36 = 883.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.12/3,273.36 = 883.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.12x = 3,273.36 × 883.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.12x = 2,891,751.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,751.69/2,182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.20

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