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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.36, 3,276.45 and 951.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.36, 3,276.45 and 951.55 is: 1,427.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.36 : 3,276.45 = 951.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.36/3,276.45 = 951.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.36x = 3,276.45 × 951.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.36x = 3,117,697.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,697.81/2,183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.94

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