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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.48, 3,277.64 and 1,087.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.48, 3,277.64 and 1,087.55 is: 1,632.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.48 : 3,277.64 = 1,087.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.48/3,277.64 = 1,087.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.48x = 3,277.64 × 1,087.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.48x = 3,564,597.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,597.38/2,183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.53

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