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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.52, 3,277.32 and 1,363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.52, 3,277.32 and 1,363.36 is: 2,046.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.52 : 3,277.32 = 1,363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.52/3,277.32 = 1,363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.52x = 3,277.32 × 1,363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.52x = 4,468,167.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,468,167.00/2,183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.31

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