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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.22, 3,273.75 and 950.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.22, 3,273.75 and 950.40 is: 1,425.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.22 : 3,273.75 = 950.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.22/3,273.75 = 950.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.22x = 3,273.75 × 950.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.22x = 3,111,372
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111,372/2,183.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.13

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