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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.04, 3,273.78 and 701.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.04, 3,273.78 and 701.96 is: 1,052.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.04 : 3,273.78 = 701.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.04/3,273.78 = 701.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.04x = 3,273.78 × 701.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.04x = 2,298,046.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,046.24/2,183.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.68

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