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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.04, 3,275.10 and 1,028.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.04, 3,275.10 and 1,028.52 is: 1,543.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.04 : 3,275.10 = 1,028.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.04/3,275.10 = 1,028.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.04x = 3,275.10 × 1,028.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.04x = 3,368,505.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368,505.85/2,183.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.03

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