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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.18, 3,268.20 and 1,634

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.18, 3,268.20 and 1,634 is: 2,446.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.18 : 3,268.20 = 1,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.18/3,268.20 = 1,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.18x = 3,268.20 × 1,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.18x = 5,340,238.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,340,238.80/2,183.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.08

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