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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.52, 3,275.76 and 1,087.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.52, 3,275.76 and 1,087.44 is: 1,631.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.52 : 3,275.76 = 1,087.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.52/3,275.76 = 1,087.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.52x = 3,275.76 × 1,087.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.52x = 3,562,192.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,192.45/2,183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.40

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