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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.40, 3,277.77 and 1,443.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.40, 3,277.77 and 1,443.65 is: 2,167.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.40 : 3,277.77 = 1,443.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.40/3,277.77 = 1,443.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.40x = 3,277.77 × 1,443.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.40x = 4,731,952.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,731,952.66/2,183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.24

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