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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.62, 3,272.54 and 1,026.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.62, 3,272.54 and 1,026.94 is: 1,539.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.62 : 3,272.54 = 1,026.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.62/3,272.54 = 1,026.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.62x = 3,272.54 × 1,026.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.62x = 3,360,702.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,360,702.23/2,183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.05

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