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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.66, 3,275.61 and 644.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.66, 3,275.61 and 644.78 is: 967.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.66 : 3,275.61 = 644.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.66/3,275.61 = 644.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.66x = 3,275.61 × 644.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.66x = 2,112,047.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,047.82/2,183.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.21

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