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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.25, 3,276.32 and 1,029.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.25, 3,276.32 and 1,029.09 is: 1,544.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.25 : 3,276.32 = 1,029.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.25/3,276.32 = 1,029.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.25x = 3,276.32 × 1,029.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.25x = 3,371,623.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,623.00/2,183.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.31

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