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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.48, 3,273.55 and 950.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.48, 3,273.55 and 950.77 is: 1,426.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.48 : 3,273.55 = 950.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.48/3,273.55 = 950.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.48x = 3,273.55 × 950.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.48x = 3,112,393.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,393.13/2,182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.08

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