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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.34, 3,275.04 and 933.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.34, 3,275.04 and 933.77 is: 1,400.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.34 : 3,275.04 = 933.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.34/3,275.04 = 933.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.34x = 3,275.04 × 933.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.34x = 3,058,117.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,117.73/2,183.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.66

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