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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.02, 3,276.11 and 1,636.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.02, 3,276.11 and 1,636.67 is: 2,456.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.02 : 3,276.11 = 1,636.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.02/3,276.11 = 1,636.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.02x = 3,276.11 × 1,636.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.02x = 5,361,923.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,361,923.24/2,183.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,456.20

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