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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.49, 3,277.58 and 1,210.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.49, 3,277.58 and 1,210.41 is: 1,816.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.49 : 3,277.58 = 1,210.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.49/3,277.58 = 1,210.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.49x = 3,277.58 × 1,210.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.49x = 3,967,209.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,209.56/2,183.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.91

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