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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.04, 3,274.56 and 1,413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.04, 3,274.56 and 1,413 is: 2,119.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.04 : 3,274.56 = 1,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.04/3,274.56 = 1,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.04x = 3,274.56 × 1,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.04x = 4,626,953.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,626,953.28/2,183.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.50

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