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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.92, 3,273.18 and 1,923.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.92, 3,273.18 and 1,923.52 is: 2,884.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.92 : 3,273.18 = 1,923.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.92/3,273.18 = 1,923.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.92x = 3,273.18 × 1,923.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.92x = 6,296,027.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,296,027.19/2,182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,884.22

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