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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.08, 3,268.26 and 1,630.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.08, 3,268.26 and 1,630.24 is: 2,440.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.08 : 3,268.26 = 1,630.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.08/3,268.26 = 1,630.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.08x = 3,268.26 × 1,630.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.08x = 5,328,048.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,328,048.18/2,183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.61

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