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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.61, 3,275.42 and 623.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.61, 3,275.42 and 623.64 is: 935.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.61 : 3,275.42 = 623.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.61/3,275.42 = 623.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.61x = 3,275.42 × 623.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.61x = 2,042,676.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,676.30/2,183.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.46

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