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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.19, 3,275.37 and 950.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.19, 3,275.37 and 950.87 is: 1,426.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.19 : 3,275.37 = 950.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.19/3,275.37 = 950.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.19x = 3,275.37 × 950.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.19x = 3,114,434.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,114,434.70/2,183.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.55

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