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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.24, 3,277.20 and 1,210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.24, 3,277.20 and 1,210.16 is: 1,816.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.24 : 3,277.20 = 1,210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.24/3,277.20 = 1,210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.24x = 3,277.20 × 1,210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.24x = 3,965,936.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,965,936.35/2,183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.54

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