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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.38, 3,273.59 and 643.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.38, 3,273.59 and 643.38 is: 965.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.38 : 3,273.59 = 643.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.38/3,273.59 = 643.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.38x = 3,273.59 × 643.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.38x = 2,106,142.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,106,142.75/2,182.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.07

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