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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.49, 3,274.99 and 2,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.49, 3,274.99 and 2,055 is: 3,082.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.49 : 3,274.99 = 2,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.49/3,274.99 = 2,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.49x = 3,274.99 × 2,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.49x = 6,730,099.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,730,099.31/2,183.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.27

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