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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.63, 3,275.36 and 951.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.63, 3,275.36 and 951.03 is: 1,426.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.63 : 3,275.36 = 951.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.63/3,275.36 = 951.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.63x = 3,275.36 × 951.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.63x = 3,114,960.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,114,960.87/2,183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.51

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